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Tai chi may help seniors stay steady on their feet

NCT ID NCT07567976

Disease control Sponsor: Zhide Liang Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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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.

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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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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 90 people

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Expected to start

Jun 2026

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Expected to finish

Mar 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

55 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 55 years or older * Community-dwelling * Able to walk independently (assistive devices such as canes are permitted) * Berg Balance Scale (BBS) score ≤52 at screening * Able to understand and follow verbal instructions * Willing to wear a wrist accelerometer continuously for 7 days at baseline * Willing to accept random group assignment * Willing to undergo blood collection during the study * Provides written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Regular Tai Chi or yoga practice (more than once per week) within the past 6 months * Severe cognitive impairment (Montreal Cognitive Assessment \[MoCA\] score \<20 at screening, or previously diagnosed dementia) * Unstable cardiovascular disease (myocardial infarction, stroke, or hospitalization within the past 3 months) * Severe musculoskeletal disease that limits exercise participation * Neurological diseases affecting balance (e.g., Parkinson's disease, severe peripheral neuropathy) * Currently participating in another exercise intervention study * Planned surgery or extended absence during the study period * Contraindications to functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) examination (e.g., scalp injury, metallic implants in the head region) * Severe psychiatric illness (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder) * Considered unable to safely participate in moderate-intensity physical activity as judged by the study physician or attending healthcare provider

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