A Trial of Tai Chi Intervention for Youngsters with Visual Impairments

Yanyun Zhang44 enrolled

Overview

Investigators conducted a single-blind, randomized trial of Taijiquan exercise as compared with a control intervention consisting of wellness education and jogging for youngsters with visual impairments. Sessions lasted 60 minutes each and took place three times a week for 12 weeks for each of the study groups. The primary end point was a change in the Brockport Physical Fitness Test (BPFT) at the end of 12 weeks. Secondary end points included summary scores of the Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI)at the end of 12 weeks.

* Brockport Physical Fitness Test (BPFT) for youngsters with visual impairments, including 20-meter lap scores, Body mass index (BMI), Dominant Grip Strength, Curl-Up, Trunk lift, Back-Saver Sit-and-Reach and Shoulder Stretch. * Basic information about visually impaired youth, including age, gender, height, weight. * summary scores of the Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) * summary scores of of the Medical Outcomes Study Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI)

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

PREVENTION

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Visual Impairment and Blindness (Excl Colour Blindness)

Interventions

Moderate-intensity aerobic exercise refers to rhythmic and long-lasting exercise with increased heart rate, slight sweating and slight wheezing.BEHAVIORAL

Sessions lasted 60 minutes each and took place three times a week for 12 weeks for each of the study groups.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 10 YearsMax age: 17 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * The age ranges from 10 to 17 years old, regardless of sex. * had no previous experience as an athlete. * could follow simple instructions. * could walk without assistance. * could maintain a regular lifestyle during the experiment. * provided informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * The exclusion criterion applied to those who suffered any severe illness or ailment which hinders mobility.

Locations (1)

Guangzhou School For The Visually Impaired

Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Brockport Physical Fitness Test (BPFT)

BPFT is a physical fitness test for youngsters with disabilities, including a section for youngsters with visual impairments.

Time frame: One measurement was made from the day of random grouping, and another measurement was made within one week after 12 weeks of exercise intervention.

Secondary Outcomes

36-Item Short-Form Health Survey

Investigators use 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey to test the quality of life of youngsters with visual impairments. The SF-36 is scored on a scale of 0-100, with higher scores indicating better health.

Time frame: One measurement was made from the day of random grouping, and another measurement was made within one week after 12 weeks of exercise intervention.

Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI)

Investigators use Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) to test the sleep quality of youngsters with visual impairments. The total score of the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index ranges from 0 to 21, with higher scores indicating worse sleep quality.

Time frame: One measurement was made from the day of random grouping, and another measurement was made within one week after 12 weeks of exercise intervention.

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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