RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05540613

Tai Chi Versus Conventional Exercise to Improve Cognitive Performance in Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment

Tai Chi Versus Conventional Exercise to Improve Cognitive Performance in Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI): A Comparative Randomized Controlled Trial


Sponsor

The University of Hong Kong

Enrollment

315 participants

Start Date

Nov 1, 2022

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Tai Chi and conventional exercise on improving cognitive function in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Participants will be randomized into three six-month programmes, namely Health Education group, Tai Chi group and Conventional Exercise group. Assessments will be conducted at baseline, after the 26-week interventions, and 26-week after the competition of the intervention.


Eligibility

Min Age: 50 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying a behavioral approach called Conventional Exercise, a behavioral approach called Health Education, and others for people with mild cognitive impairment. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 50 Years and older.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALHealth Education

A 26 weeks brain health and general health education program with two 1.5-hour sessions weekly.

BEHAVIORALConventional Exercise

A 26 weeks Conventional Exercise training with two 1.5-hour sessions weekly.

BEHAVIORALTai Chi

A 26 weeks Tai Chi training with two 1.5-hour sessions weekly.


Locations(1)

The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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