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Tai Chi for High Blood Pressure and Cognitive Function (ACTION Trial)
ACTION Trial Summary
This trial will test if Tai Chi is good for the heart and brain of older adults with high blood pressure by measuring blood pressure and cognitive function before and after Tai Chi.
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- You have high blood pressure, with readings of 130 or higher for the top number or 80 or higher for the bottom number, or you are taking medication for high blood pressure.Your blood pressure should be below 145/90, even if you take medication for it.You have not practiced Tai Chi in the last 12 months.If you take corticosteroids or sleeping pills as needed, you cannot join the study because these medicines might affect your blood pressure and brain function.Criterion: You will not be able to join the study if you have: 1) signs or symptoms of heart, kidney, or metabolic issues; 2) general anxiety or depression; 3) very low or very high body weight; 4) problems that may limit doing Tai Chi; 5) issues with getting an MRI of the brain.If you had lung or abdominal surgery, or ostomy within the past 6 months or are experiencing certain health issues like extreme fatigue or worsening physical condition, you may not be able to participate in the study. Your medical history and current condition will be reviewed to make sure it's safe for you to take part.If you have been trying to change your weight or diet a lot recently, you cannot join the study. You also need to keep eating the way you normally do while in the study.You need to score 25 or higher on a test that checks your memory and thinking skills.You haven't been regularly exercising or have a physically demanding job.You can only drink a small amount of alcohol each day, because too much could affect how your blood pressure responds to exercise.You have not smoked for at least 6 months before joining the study because smoking can affect how your body responds to exercise.
- Group 1: control
- Group 2: Tai Chi group
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
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Are there any openings for patients to take part in this research?
"Clinicaltrials.gov indicates that this trial, initially posted on June 1st 2021 and last edited September 5th 2022 is not currently recruiting patients. Nevertheless, there are 1310 other trials now enrolling candidates."
What objectives is this clinical experiment aiming to fulfill?
"This clinical trial is designed to assess the Chronic Change in MRI, which will be calculated as a comparison between an initial scan and one taken at week 15. Secondary outcomes include Acute Change in Inhibitory Control (measured with FLANKER), Resting Blood Pressure (BP), and Ambulatory Blood Pressure (BP)."
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