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IRCT20210615051585N6 IRCT 2023-04-29 Shifa Tameer e Millat University Effect of tai chi intervention for improving motor skills and executive function in older adults Effect of tai chi intervention for improving motor skills and executive function in older adults 2023-04-12 anticipated 77 Complete https://irct.ir/trial/69581 interventional Randomization: Randomized, Blinding: Single blinded, Placebo: Not used, Assignment: Parallel, Purpose: Treatment, Randomization description: Random assignment using the sealed envelope method will use. According to the sample size, 70 sheets of aluminum paper will be cut properly. This paper will be double the size of the paper. 35 sheets of carbon paper cut into appropriate sizes according to the paper used. A standard-sized square paper will take and mark with (the Tai chi group). In this way, 35 papers will mark with (Control group ). The sheet of paper on which either the tai chi group or the control group will mention will then be folded to fit in the envelope. A sheet of carbon paper will place on top of the folded paper and mark either the tai chi group or the control group facing the envelope, then the sheet of aluminum foil will be wrapped on the carbon paper( with folded paper inside). All the above-prepared papers will place in the envelope (which will utterly opaque) the envelope will then be sealed. in this way, 35 envelopes for the tai chi group and 35 envelopes for the control group will prepare with a total number of 70. These envelopes will then thoroughly shuffle like a deck of cards. The envelopes will then mark with numbers 1-70. Each participant picks the envelope in order from 1-70 and will be allotted to the group( tai chi group or control group) accordingly, Blinding description: Only the researcher doing the study knows which treatment or intervention the participant is receiving until the intervention is complete. It makes results less likely to be biased. For that, People receiving treatment will engage to the same extent, also, therapist who will deliver treatment do so with the same effort and enthusiasm, regardless of whether they are delivering treatment or a control. N/A Old age. Intervention 1: Intervention group: For this group, a series of tai chi exercises will be carried out in smooth pattern. Doing Tai chi exercises in a specific pattern will improve individuals ability to perform coordinated activities, body awareness, mental focus and flexibility. Each training session consist of a 10-minute warm-up, 40 minutes practicing basic Tai Chi forms, and a 10-minute cool-down. These session will last for 6 consecutive weeks for a number of 5 days per week. Intervention 2: Control group: this group will receive a basic protocol of 60 minutes involving 10 minutes warms up 10 minutes of static stretching of major muscle groups , 40 minute aerobic exercises and 10 minutes cool down. These sessions will be given for 6 weeks consecutively for 5 days per week. No - There is not a plan to make this available Justification or reason for not sharing IPD is Due to ethical considerations
public Dr Saima Gul
Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Park Rd campus Chak shahzad, Islamabad
Islamabad Pakistan 44000 +92 51 8441751 Saimagul.ahs@stmu.edu.pk Shifa Tameer e Millat University scientific Dr Saima Gul
Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Park Rd campus Chak shahzad, Islamabad
Islamabad Pakistan 44000 +92 51 8441751 Saimagul.ahs@stmu.edu.pk Shifa Tameer e Millat University Pakistan male and female of 60 years and above single leg stance score less than 20 seconds 60 years 85 years Both color blind individuals bed bound individuals visually impaired individuals R54 Age-related physical debility Rehabilitation Rehabilitation Intervention group: For this group, a series of tai chi exercises will be carried out in smooth pattern. Doing Tai chi exercises in a specific pattern will improve individuals ability to perform coordinated activities, body awareness, mental focus and flexibility. Each training session consist of a 10-minute warm-up, 40 minutes practicing basic Tai Chi forms, and a 10-minute cool-down. These session will last for 6 consecutive weeks for a number of 5 days per week. Control group: this group will receive a basic protocol of 60 minutes involving 10 minutes warms up 10 minutes of static stretching of major muscle groups , 40 minute aerobic exercises and 10 minutes cool down. These sessions will be given for 6 weeks consecutively for 5 days per week. Motor skills and executive functions. Timepoint: Before intervention and 6 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Time up and go test, stroop test, trail making test. Balance, activities of daily living. Timepoint: Baseline and after intervention. Method of measurement: Single leg stance test, barthel index. Shifa Tameer e Millat University Approved 2023-04-04 institutional review board and ethics committee of shifa international hospital shifa international hosptial, pitrus bukhari road, h-8, islamabad. Islamabad Federal Pakistan