Status:
UNKNOWN
Effects of Seated Tai Chi on Recovery Among Stroke Survivors
Lead Sponsor:
Chinese University of Hong Kong
Conditions:
Stroke, Cardiovascular
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
A randomized controlled trial using seated Tai Chi (TC) as a rehabilitation intervention will be conducted among subacute stroke survivors. It aims to evaluate the effects of seated TC on recovery out...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age ≥ 18 years;
- A clinical diagnosis of ischaemic or haemorrhagic stroke;
- A history of first-ever stroke;
- In the subacute stage of stroke;
- Ability to sit independently with or without sitters;
- Ability to use and raise at least one arm while sitting (upper extremity muscle strength≥ Ⅲ);
- Have a primary family caregiver (an unpaid relative, partner, personal friend, or neighbor who provides most assistance to the stroke survivor);
- Be able to communicate in Chinese and provide informed consent;
- Plan to be discharged home.
Exclusion
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale score \>16;
- Impaired cognitive functions (Abbreviated Mental Test, AMT ≤ 7);
- Severe hearing or visual impairment;
- Severe complications after stroke (e.g. limited comprehension and receptive aphasia, venous thrombosis);
- Severe history or existed medical condition (e.g. myocardial infarction, using a cardiac pacemaker or a defibrillator, organ failure, malignancy or mental diseases, another neurological disease: multiple sclerosis or parkinson disease, received thrombolytic therapy or surgery, received joint replacement surgeries or fractures within six months);
- Pregnant or lactating women;
- Prior regular (at least three times/week) Tai Chi practice or other mind-body exercise (e.g. Yoga, Qigong, Ba Duanjin, or mindfulness training) in the past six months;
- Participate in other clinical trials that would affect this study.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2020
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
October 1 2020
Estimated Enrollment :
320 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04138407
Start Date
February 1 2020
End Date
October 1 2020
Last Update
October 24 2019
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