Baduanjin plus resistance training for older adults with lumbar disc herniation and osteoporosis
Baduanjin With Resistance Training Program for Elderly Patients With Osteoporosis and Lumbar Disc Herniation
This program will test whether adding Baduanjin and resistance training to usual post-surgery care reduces pain and improves strength and quality of life in Chinese adults with lumbar disc herniation and osteoporosis.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 110 (estimated) |
| Ages | 45 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Yale University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Changsha, Hunan) |
| Trial ID | NCT06853132 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
Participants are assigned to either a control group receiving standard postoperative care and educational sessions or an experimental group that receives the same care plus a structured Baduanjin and resistance training program. The intervention includes one-on-one training at admission through week 1, a rest in week 2, two short group sessions in weeks 3–4, extended group sessions in weeks 5–12, and independent home exercise with a diary from weeks 13–24. Data are collected in person at baseline and week 1 and by phone at weeks 12 and 24 to track pain, strength, and quality of life. Eligible participants are postoperative Mandarin-speaking adults with documented lumbar disc herniation and osteoporosis who meet the study's age and pain thresholds.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are Mandarin-speaking adults with documented lumbar disc herniation and osteoporosis, female age ≥45 or male age ≥50, with a pain score (VAS) of at least 3 and scheduled for surgery within the 7-day admission window.
Not a fit: Patients with severe comorbid illnesses, those already doing regular aerobic exercise, recent use of certain bone- or hormone-affecting drugs, or non-Mandarin speakers are excluded and unlikely to benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could reduce postoperative back pain, increase muscle strength, and improve daily function and overall quality of life for older adults with LDH and osteoporosis.
How similar studies have performed: Previous smaller studies of Baduanjin and of resistance training have shown benefits for pain, balance, and bone health, but combined postoperative programs for LDH with osteoporosis remain limited.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients diagnosed with LDH and OP based on the chart and clinical diagnostic criteria. * Age of female patients ≥ 45 years，age of male patients ≥ 50 years. * Visual analogue scale (VAS) ≥ 3 points. * Surgical operation will be performed during the 7-day admission period. * Mandarin speakers. Exclusion Criteria: * Severe primary diseases: ulcerative colitis, gastrointestinal bleeding, pancreatitis, lung cancer, pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome or psychosis, depression, anxiety or substance abuse, identified by diagnosis and interview. * Current engagement in regular physical activity routines over the past 3 months: aerobic exercises for at least 30 minutes, at least 3 times per week. * Taken drugs within 3 months before enrollment: bisphosphonates, glucocorticoids, calcitonin, anticonvulsant drugs, heparin, etc.
Where this trial is running
Changsha, Hunan
- Second Xiangya Hospital — Changsha, Hunan, China (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Soohyun Nam, PhD, APRN, ANP-BC, FAHA, FAAN — Yale University
- Study coordinator: 3. Soohyun Nam, PhD
- Email: soohyun.nam@yale.edu
- Phone: 510-290-2387
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.