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Tai chi, yoga, and strength training: which exercise best boosts aging well?

NCT ID NCT07670208

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Yu Wang Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This completed study tested how different types of physical activity affect active aging in 100 adults aged 60 and over. Participants did Tai Chi, multimodal exercises (combining strength, balance, and flexibility), or daily activities for 12 weeks. The goal was to see which approach best improves physical function, thinking skills, and overall well-being.

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Active substance
exercise programs (Tai Chi, yoga, Baduanjin, strength, balance, and flexibility exercises)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help design better exercise programs to support healthy aging in older adults.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with 100 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It only looked at short-term effects over 12 weeks.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

100 people

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Started

Mar 2026

Finished

Jun 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

60 to 80 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 60 years or above; Capable of engaging in regular physical activities and comprehending basic testing procedures and instructions. Exclusion Criteria: * Severe cardiac, pulmonary, or musculoskeletal disorders; History of neurological or psychiatric conditions that may impair cognitive function (e.g., stroke, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, major depressive disorder, etc.); Missing three or more scheduled intervention sessions during the study period, or requesting discontinuation of participation.

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Active aging individuals aged 60 and over

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Sports Science, College of Education, Zhejiang University

    Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310058, China

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