Virtual Tai Chi exercise to prevent falls in older adults

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial examines the effectiveness of two different virtual exercise programs aimed at reducing falls among older adults living in the community. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a virtual Tai Chi intervention or a virtual multimodal exercise intervention. The study focuses on older adults aged 65 to 90 who are at high risk of falling, specifically those who have experienced falls in the past year or have mobility issues as indicated by the Timed Up & Go test. The goal is to determine which intervention is more effective in preventing falls.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* age between 65 and 90 years and
* having had 1 or more falls in the preceding 12 months or having a score ≥12 seconds on the Timed Up\&Go (TUG) test.

Exclusion Criteria:

* showing a diagnosis of dementia or significant cognitive impairment, as indicated by a score of \<24 on the Mini Mental State Evaluation (MMSE, range: 0-30);
* being unable to ambulate independently for household distances; (c) having no medical clearance;
* having participated in any regular and structured tai ji quan-based or multicomponent exercise programs (≥2 times weekly) in the preceding 6 months;
* having any physical condition that would preclude participation in moderate-intensity exercise; and
* being unwilling to commit to the duration of the intervention or accept group assignment.

Where it's running

• Oregon Research Institute
  Springfield, Oregon, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Fuzhong Li, Ph.D.
• Email: fuzhongl@ori.org
• Phone: 541-484-2123

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.