Seated tai chi tested as a way to boost heart health in women with limited mobility

NCT ID NCT07675681

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Arizona State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 30, 2026 · Last updated Aug 06, 2026 · Updated 7 times

Summary

This study tests whether a seated Tai Chi and Qigong program, done at home via videos, can improve cardiometabolic health, stress, and sleep in women aged 35-64 who use mobility aids. Participants are randomly assigned to either the Tai Chi program or a health education video group for 12 weeks. Researchers measure changes in waist size, heart rate variability, and stress hormones to see if this gentle mind-body practice offers health benefits.

What this could mean

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Active substance: seated Tai Chi/Qigong
What this could lead to: If effective, this could provide an accessible, home-based exercise option to improve cardiometabolic health and well-being for women with mobility impairments.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small, early-stage trial focused on behavioral intervention, so results may not be generalizable. The control group receives health education, which may also provide benefits, making it harder to show a clear advantage.

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DISABILITY PHYSICAL IMPLEMENTATION SCIENCE MEDITATION TAI CHI WOMEN HEALTH

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Locations

Arizona State University
RECRUITING

Phoenix, Arizona, 85004, United States

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