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Ancient exercises tested for vision loss health boost

NCT ID NCT07265024

Symptom relief Sponsor: Northeast Normal University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether traditional exercises like Tai Chi and Baduanjin can help visually impaired university students improve their balance, mood, and quality of life. Ninety participants will be split into three groups: Tai Chi, Baduanjin, or regular physical education classes. The program lasts 12 weeks, with sessions three times a week.

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Active substance
Tai Chi and Baduanjin exercise programs
What this could lead to
If successful, these traditional exercises could offer a simple, low-cost way to improve physical and mental health for people with visual impairments.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 90 participants, so results may not apply to all visually impaired people. The exercises may not provide significant benefits over regular physical education.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 90 people

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Started

Nov 2025

Expected to finish

Feb 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * University students with visual impairment, defined as visual acuity ≤ 0.05 or a visual field radius ≤ 10 degrees. * Able to ambulate independently without assistance. * No severe cardiovascular diseases. Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of severe physical illnesses or comorbid conditions that may affect participation. * History of psychiatric disorders. * Participation in other structured exercise training programs within the past three months.

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Conditions

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vision disorder

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Visual impairments

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Locations

  • Faculty of Sports Science

    Changchun, Jilin, 130022, China

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