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| Center for Taiji and Qigong Studies & Wa-Qi.com | UNKNOWN |
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The purpose of the study is to examine the implementation strategy, in terms of feasibility and the possible benefits, of a free online Zoom t'ai chi and qigong gentle movement and meditation program to reduce back pain and to improve sleep and quality of life among those with chronic back pain. The primary objective of this study is to examine whether a safe and moderate online t'ai chi and qigong exercise program, offered without cost to individuals with chronic back pain, improves pain levels, sleep, and quality of life; The secondary objective is to explore whether improvements in pain levels are different among smokers and those with unhealthy BMI than among others.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| T'ai Chi and Qigong Rehabilitation | Experimental |
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| Usual care | Active Comparator |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| T'ai Chi and Qigong Rehabilitation | Behavioral | T'ai chi/Qigong is a multidimensional (mind, body, and spirit integrative) and multimodal (strength, flexibility, balance, posture, and light to moderate aerobic) form of exercise that is safe for persons of all ages and physical abilities. The 12-week, twice-per-week t'ai chi and qigong gentle movement and meditation program proposed to be studied is adapted from the WaQi program, a curriculum developed by Master Yang Yang, PhD. Master Yang developed this course based on his own healing journey from severe back pain following a bike accident in 2014. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Change in the Oswestry Disability Index 3 months after intervention | 0 to 100 scale | baseline, 3 months |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Change in visual analogue scale (VAS) for low back pain | 0-100 scale | baseline, 3 months |
| Change in VAS leg pain | 0 to 100 scale | baseline, 3 months |
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| Name | Role | Phone | Extension | |
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| Pravesh S Gadjradj, MD, MSc | Contact | +1â€(201) 263-1212‬ | p.gadjradj@erasmusmc.nl | |
| Kenneth Kapp | Contact | kenneth_knapp@nymc.edu |
| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Yang Yang, PhD | Director Center for Taiji and Qigong Studies & Wa-Qi.com https://www.wa-qi.com | Study Director |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| New York Presbytarian Hospital | Recruiting | New York | New York | 10021 | United States |
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| ID | Term |
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| D017116 | Low Back Pain |
| ID | Term |
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| D001416 | Back Pain |
| D010146 | Pain |
| D009461 | Neurologic Manifestations |
| D012816 | Signs and Symptoms |
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| D026302 | Tai Ji |
| ID | Term |
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| D026441 | Mind-Body Therapies |
| D000529 | Complementary Therapies |
| D013812 | Therapeutics |
| D026241 | Exercise Movement Techniques |
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| Usual care | Other | Usual care as per primary care physican, physical therapist. |
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| The "SF-36," Short Form Health Survey questionnaire | baseline, 3 months |
| 9-Item Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index | baseline, 3 months |
| D013568 |
| Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |
| D026741 |
| Physical Therapy Modalities |