Comparing Tai Chi Training to a Low-Stress Physical Activity to Enhance Sleep in Older Adults
Tai Chi Training and Sleep Enhancement in the Elderly
Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Listed as NCT00079664, this PHASE1 trial focuses on Sleep Deprivation and Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders and remains completed. Sponsored by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), it has been updated 6 times since 2001, reflecting limited change activity. This study adds to the evidence base for this therapeutic area through structured, versioned documentation.
Study Description(click to expand)Elderly individuals often suffer from sleep disturbances. Chronic sleep problems can cause significant medical, psychological, and social disruptions. Although many sleep-related studies exist, few studies have focused on improving quality of sleep. Tai Chi, an exercise that incorporates meditation and breathing with whole body movements, may improve the quality of sleep and health status of elderly individuals.
Participants will be randomly assigned to either a Tai Chi group or a conventional exercise control group. Participants in each group will exercise for 60 minutes, 3 times per week, for 6 months. Assessment of sleep quality and health status will be done at study start, 3 months, 6 months, at the end of the study, and at a 3-month follow-up visit.
Elderly individuals often suffer from sleep disturbances. Chronic sleep problems can cause significant medical, psychological, and social disruptions. Although many sleep-related studies exist, few studies have focused on improving quality of sleep. Tai Chi, an exercise that incorporates meditation and breathing with whole body movements, may improve the quality of sleep and health status of elderly individuals.
Participants will be randomly assigned to either a Tai Chi group or a conventional exercise control group. Participants in each group will exercise for 60 minutes, 3 times per week, for 6 months. Assessment of sleep quality and health status will be done at study start, 3 months, 6 months, at the end of the study, and at a 3-month follow-up visit.
Status Flow
Change History
6 versions recorded-
Jan 2026 — Present [monthly]
Completed PHASE1
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Sep 2024 — Present [monthly]
Completed PHASE1
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Jul 2024 — Sep 2024 [monthly]
Completed PHASE1
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Jan 2021 — Jul 2024 [monthly]
Completed PHASE1
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Jun 2018 — Jan 2021 [monthly]
Completed PHASE1
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Jan 2017 — Jun 2018 [monthly]
Completed PHASE1
First recorded
Sep 2001
Trial started
Per CT.gov start date — pre-dates our first snapshot
Eligibility Summary
No eligibility information available.
Contact Information
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
- Oregon Research Institute
For direct contact, visit the study record on ClinicalTrials.gov .