Status:
COMPLETED
Reduce Cardiovascular Risk in Women Through Tai Chi Intervention
Lead Sponsor:
Virginia Commonwealth University
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)
Conditions:
Cardiometabolic Risk
Cardiovascular Disease
Eligibility:
FEMALE
35-50 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Tai chi intervention may lead to relaxation and could potentially reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. This project entails a comprehensive and innovative approach for understanding, measuring, ...
Detailed Description
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in the United States. Historically, CVD has been under diagnosed and inadequately treated in women related to issues of gender bias, lack of ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- premenopausal women
- able to read and speak English
- self-reported histories of CVD in first- or second-degree relatives
Exclusion
- previous diagnosis of CVD, DM, uncontrolled or severe hypertension (defined as \>180/120),
- LDL-C greater than or equal to 160,
- fasting blood glucose greater than or equal to 126,
- morbid obesity (BMI \> 40), or
- unstable major depressive disorder.
- taken corticosteroids within 30 days and 72 hours of inhaled or nasal steroids of data collection.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2011
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2012
Estimated Enrollment :
96 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01467544
Start Date
June 1 2011
End Date
December 1 2012
Last Update
May 21 2013
Active Locations (1)
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Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23298