Remote Tai Chi and Qigong for older adults living with HIV
A Remotely delivered Tai Chi/Qigong Intervention for older people living with HIV: A Randomized Clinical Trial
This study is looking at whether practicing Tai Chi and Qigong online can help older adults living with HIV feel less depressed and improve their overall well-being, while also seeing how gender might play a role in the results.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Florida International University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Miami, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10923509 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the effectiveness of a remotely delivered Tai Chi and Qigong (TCQ) intervention aimed at improving depressive symptoms in older adults living with HIV. Participants will engage in a series of slow, meditative movements that combine breath work and meditation, which may help alleviate depression and enhance overall well-being. The study will compare the TCQ intervention to a health education control group to assess its direct and indirect effects on mental health. Additionally, it will explore how gender may influence the outcomes of the intervention.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults aged 50 and above who are living with HIV and experiencing depressive symptoms.
Not a fit: Patients who are not living with HIV or those who do not have depressive symptoms may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide a nonpharmacological approach to managing depression in older adults living with HIV, potentially improving their quality of life and treatment outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that Tai Chi and Qigong can be effective in improving mental health outcomes, suggesting that this approach may yield positive results for the target population.
Where this research is happening
Miami, United States
- Florida International University — Miami, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ibanez, Gladys Eulalia — Florida International University
- Study coordinator: Ibanez, Gladys Eulalia
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.