Tai Chi/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 opportunity explores if a remote Tai Chi/Qigong program can help older people living with HIV feel better and manage symptoms of depression.
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-11134589 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Many older adults living with HIV experience depression, and this project looks for new ways to help. We are testing a Tai Chi/Qigong program that you can do from home, which combines gentle movements, breathing, and meditation. This program has been shown to be practical and well-received by older people with HIV in earlier work. We want to see if it directly improves depressive symptoms and if it works by changing biological, psychological, or behavioral factors. We will also check if the effects of Tai Chi/Qigong on depression differ between genders.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal participants are individuals aged 50 or older who are living with HIV and experiencing symptoms of depression.
Not a fit: Patients who are not living with HIV or are under 50 years of age may not be suitable for this specific program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could offer an accessible, non-medication option to improve mood and overall well-being for older adults living with HIV.
How similar studies have performed: A standardized Tai Chi/Qigong intervention has previously shown to be acceptable and feasible for older people living with HIV/AIDS.
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.