Tai chi may help seniors stay steady on their feet

NCT ID NCT07567976

Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: Zhide Liang Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study looks at whether a 12-week Tai Chi program can improve balance in older adults living in the community. 90 participants aged 55 and older with some balance issues will be randomly assigned to either Tai Chi classes or health education. The main goal is to see if Tai Chi leads to better balance scores, which could help prevent falls.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Tai Chi exercise (Yang-style 24-form)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could show that Tai Chi is an effective, low-cost way to improve balance and reduce fall risk in older adults.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 90 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The health education group may also see some benefits, making it hard to prove Tai Chi is better.

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