A tai chi/qigong intervention for older adults living with HIV: a study protocol of an exploratory clinical trial.
Trials
; 21(1): 804, 2020 Sep 22.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Almost half of people living with HIV (PLWH) in the USA are over 50 years of age; this is expected to increase to 70% by 2020. Yet, few interventions exist for older PLWH that address psychological and physical symptoms combined, both prevalent in this population. There is a need to find innovative and accessible interventions that can help older PLWH to manage their symptoms. Mind-body interventions, like tai chi/qigong (TCQ), improve both physical and psychological health. TCQ is a series of slow, low-impact meditative movements that integrates breathwork, meditation, and stances.METHODS:
The present study is an exploratory clinical trial that will evaluate the acceptability and feasibility of a 12-week, small group TCQ intervention (n = 24), a sham qigong control condition (n = 24), and a standard of care control condition (n = 24) for older people living with HIV/AIDS. It will also explore any preliminary associations between the TCQ intervention and symptom alleviation. Participants will be recruited from community-based health and social services organizations in Miami, FL, and randomized to one of the 3 conditions.DISCUSSION:
We will assess feasibility and acceptability through questionnaires and adherence to TCQ. We will assess preliminary associations with symptoms such as depression, anxiety, social support, chronic HIV-related fatigue, and clinical outcomes. These will be described through proportions, means, and changes over time through graphing techniques. Outcomes will be assessed at baseline, at post-intervention, and at 3 months follow-up. These preliminary analyses also will provide information necessary to estimate effect size and power needed for a larger clinical trial. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03840525 . Registered on 16 July 2018.Palabras clave
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Colección:
Bases de datos internacionales
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Infecciones por VIH
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Taichi Chuan
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Qigong
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio de cohorte
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Estudios diagnósticos
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Estudio experimental
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Estudio observacional
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Estudio pronóstico
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Ensayo controlado aleatorizado
Tópicos:
Medicina tradicional
Límite:
Anciano
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Trials
Asunto de la revista:
Medicina
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Terapeutica
Año:
2020
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
S13063-020-04728-x
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