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Trial reportBMC geriatrics2022

Comparison of the effects of Tai Chi and general aerobic exercise on weight, blood pressure and glycemic control among older persons with depressive symptoms: a randomized trial.

Yan Wang, Biru Luo, Xiaoqin Wu, Xiaoxia Li, Shujuan Liao

Open access · goldAbstract readComparative StudyRandomized Controlled Trial
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Trial report in BMC geriatrics, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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8 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 18 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.

Yan Wang *Department of Nursing, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China.
Biru Luo *Department of Nursing, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China.
Xiaoqin WuThe People's Hospital of Jiawang District of Xuzhou, Xuzhou, 221011, China.
Xiaoxia LiYa' an Polytechnic College, Ya' an, 625100, China.
Shujuan LiaoDepartment of Nursing, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China. liao_shujuan@163.com.
Sichuan University · CNWest China Second University Hospital of Sichuan University · CNXuzhou Medical College · CNYa'an Polytechnic College · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundBlood pressure and glycemic control are associated with the management of depressive symptoms in patients with depression. Previous studies have demonstrated that both Tai Chi and aerobic exercise have positive effects on blood pressure and glycemic control. Few studies have compared the physiological effects of Tai Chi versus aerobic exercise in older adults with depressive symptoms. The objective of this study was to compare the effects of Tai Chi and aerobic exercise on weight, body mass index, blood pressure and glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) level in older persons with mild to moderate-severe depressive symptoms.

methodsA randomized controlled trial was performed. The older persons (age ≥ 60 years old) with depressive symptoms were recruited. Then, participants were randomly allocated to the Tai Chi group and the aerobic exercise group received a 12-week 24-movement Yang's Tai Chi intervention and aerobic exercise, respectively. Data collection occurred at baseline and after completion of the interventions (week 12).

resultsA total of 238 participants with mild to moderate-to-severe depressive symptoms were included in the final analysis, including 120 in the Tai Chi group and 118 in the aerobic exercise group. The difference in weight and body mass index in the Tai Chi group was 2.0 kg (Z = -4.930, P < 0.001) and 0.77 kg/m

conclusionThis study showed that Tai Chi exercise was more effective in improving blood pressure and HbA1c level than general aerobic exercise. It suggested that Tai Chi might be an effective approach for the management of blood pressure and long-term glucose control in older persons with depressive symptoms.

trial registrationTrial registration: ChiCTR, ChiCTR2100042534 . Registration date: 23/01/2021, http://www.chictr.org.cn/showproj.aspx?proj=120602 .

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Blood PressureBody WeightDepressionExerciseGlycemic ControlTai JiAgedAged, 80 and overGlycated HemoglobinHumansGlycated HemoglobinAerobic exerciseBlood glucoseBlood pressureOlder personRandomizedTai Chi

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PMID35525971
PMCPMC9077840
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