Comparative Effectiveness of Qigong Exercise Versus Wu Dang Tai Chi Chuan in CVD Risk Individuals

Riphah International University36 enrolled

Overview

To compare whether the Qigong exercise or Wu Dang Tai Chi Chuan will be effective in improving exercise capacity and reducing stress in CVD-risk individuals. Based on preliminary data, Qigong and Tai-Chi may help treat anxiety and depression symptoms in patients with chronic illnesses as well as in healthy adults. Without the need for specialized equipment, Qigong and Tai-Chi are both readily adjustable mind-body exercises that may be done whenever and wherever. For this reason, Qigong and TaiChi should be extensively encouraged as ways to enhance emotional wellbeing

Since no comparison study has thus far been carried out in Pakistan which includes both interventions and very little literature is available. They belong to a group of Chinese exercises known for their efficacy in reducing blood pressure, stress, and quality of life and improving exercise capacity in patients with a high risk of CVD or CVD disease. These techniques are cost-effective treatment approaches and provide early outcomes. The positive results of this study would be helpful in the near future.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Cardiovascular Diseases Risk Behavior, Health

Interventions

Qigong ExerciseOTHER

Baduanjin Exercise will be performed which consists of 8 standing postures. At least 30 minutes per time. 10-13 min for a set of Badaunjin. In the first 2 weeks, two sets of Baduanjin will be performed. Total Duration: 6 weeks Frequency: for 3 days/week. (alternative days) Intensity: low-intensity exercise Total Time: 50 Minutes Type: aerobic training

Wu Dang Tai ChiOTHER

Wu Dang 13 form postures will be performed. Initially, each posture will be performed 3 times then progressively increase to more according to the patient's discomfort. Total Duration: 6 weeks Frequency: 3 times/ week (alternative day ) Intensity: Low to Moderate Intensity Time: 50 Minutes Type: aerobic training

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 30 YearsMax age: 50 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * According to the Framingham risk calculator 10% to 20%+ for moderate to high-risk * Patients at risk of CVD (last 6 months) * Patients with either HTN, dyslipidemia, or diabetes * Patients with less than 45 scores on the Berg Balance scale * Stress from moderate to severe on PSS * No regular physical exercise for at least 1 year * Willing to take part Exclusion Criteria: * History of stroke * CVD * Acute Infection * Acute injury * Any diagnosed psychological issue * MSK disorders * Member of marital arts/dance

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Exercise Capacity

Changes from baseline to 6 weeks after the intervention, measured through 6 min walk test (6 MWT). It is a submaximal exercise test that can aid in assessing the functional/exercise capacity of patients with cardiopulmonary diseases, in this test we find out the maximum distance in meters that an individual covers in 6 min without any support.

Time frame: 6 weeks

Stress

Changes from baseline to 6 weeks after the intervention, measured through Perceived Stress Scale. Individual scores on the PSS can range from 0 to 40 with higher scores indicating higher perceived stress. Scores ranging from 0-13 would be considered low stress. Scores ranging from 14-26 would be considered moderate stress.