The Effects of Tai Chi on Metabolic Dysfunction-associated Fatty Liver Disease in Middle-Aged and Older Adults
报名条件（概要）
- 年龄：40 Years – 75 Years
- 性别：不限
- 健康志愿者：不接受
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开展国家/地区
China
药品与企业信息
Tai Chi is a moderate-intensity exercise suitable for middle-aged and elderly individuals. Participants will engage in the practice five times a week (three sessions will be in-person teaching, and two will be online), with each session lasting 60 minutes, continuing until the end of a six-month follow-up. Before the intervention begins, participants will receive a manual or instructional video on Tai Chi to understand its principles, practice techniques, and safety precautions. Each class will start with a warm-up and include a review of Tai Chi principles and movements, breathing techniques, and relaxation methods. Participants will document their Tai Chi practice over 24 weeks by submitting exercise weekly logs, while researchers will monitor their exercise progress weekly via phone using standardized forms to assess frequency, completion status, adverse events, and adherence.
The intervention for middle-aged and elderly individuals includes a combination of common activities: 15 minutes of walking, 15 minutes of body coordination activities (including limb movements and balance training), 15 minutes of muscle stretching, and 15 minutes of relaxation. Each exercise session lasts for 60 minutes, conducted five days a week. The heart rate during exercise will be adjusted based on monthly fitness assessments, and the daily activity level will be evaluated through logs and fitness trackers.
All participants will be advised not to change their existing lifestyle habits and will only receive health education related to fatty liver throughout the intervention. The educational methods will include large group sessions, individual education, and telephone follow-ups, conducted every two months. Additionally, dietary and exercise assessments will be carried out during the intervention, with dietary intake recorded using a three-day food diary to track daily calorie consumption.
研发企业
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研究简介（原文）
Background: Metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) is a liver condition primarily driven by metabolic dysfunctions that may progress to hepatitis, cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma. It is also implicated in the development of other metabolic dysfunction-related diseases. MAFLD has emerged as a growing public health concern in China. Despite its potential benefits, Tai Chi exercise has not been widely adopted for individuals with MAFLD, and there is limited research investigating its therapeutic efficacy. This study aims to evaluate the effects of a structured Tai Chi intervention on middle-aged and elderly individuals with MAFLD. Methods: The study employs a comprehensive open, randomized, parallel, and controlled design. Eligible participants will be randomly allocated into three groups: Tai Chi, conventional exercise, and control. A total of 250 participants will be enrolled, comprising 100 participants each for the Tai Chi and conventional exercise groups and 50 for the control group. Both the Tai Chi and conventional exercise groups will participate in a structured 6-month exercise program. During the intervention, both groups will also receive regular health education on fatty liver disease. Participants will be encouraged to maintain their usual activities but will be advised against starting new exercise regimens. The control group will receive only health education on fatty liver disease. The primary efficacy endpoint is the change in hepatic triglyceride content measured via validated imaging techniques after 6 months. Secondary endpoints include changes in total body fat, waist circumference, body weight, blood pressure, blood lipids, blood glucose, insulin sensitivity, pancreatic beta-cell function, kidney function, and pulse wave velocity. Outcomes will be assessed at baseline and post-intervention. Discussion: Tai Chi exercises demonstrate therapeutic potential in reducing intrahepatic fat content, promoting weight loss, and mitigating cardiovascular risk factors. Furthermore, their efficacy appears superior to that of conventional exercise modalities.
适应症
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中国／港澳台研究中心
- Fujian Provincial HospitalFuzhou，Fujian，China
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Dear Study Team, I am a patient in China and I am interested in participating in your clinical trial: Study Title: The Effects of Tai Chi on Metabolic Dysfunction-associated Fatty Liver Disease in Middle-Aged and Older Adults ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT06717828 Sponsor: Fujian Provincial Hospital Investigational product: Tai Chi Exercise, Regular Exercise, Control About me: - Age: (please fill in) - Sex: (please fill in) - Confirmed diagnosis and stage: (please fill in) - Biomarkers / genetic testing: not available - Prior and current treatments: (please fill in) - Performance status (ECOG): not assessed - Current location: China - Travel ability: (please fill in) Could you please let me know: 1. Whether I might be eligible for this study; 2. Which site would be closest and most practical for me, and whether remote pre-screening is possible; 3. What documents (medical records, pathology or imaging reports, recent labs) I should prepare for pre-screening. I can provide English translations of my medical records. Thank you very much for your time and help. Kind regards, (your name) (your email / phone with country code)
中文对照（供您核对）
尊敬的研究团队： 我是一位来自中国的患者，希望咨询参加以下临床试验的可能： 研究名称：The Effects of Tai Chi on Metabolic Dysfunction-associated Fatty Liver Disease in Middle-Aged and Older Adults 试验编号：NCT06717828 申办方：Fujian Provincial Hospital 研究药物：Tai Chi Exercise、Regular Exercise、Control 我的基本情况： - 年龄：（请填写） - 性别：（请填写） - 确诊疾病与分期：（请填写） - 基因／标志物检测：暂无 - 既往及当前治疗：（请填写） - 体能状态（ECOG）：未评估 - 目前所在城市：中国 - 可前往范围：（请填写） 想请教三个问题： 1. 我是否可能符合本研究的入组标准？ 2. 哪个中心对我最方便可行？能否远程预筛？ 3. 预筛需要准备哪些资料（病历、病理、影像、近期化验）？ 我可以提供英文翻译版病历。感谢您的时间与帮助。 顺祝安康 （您的姓名） （您的邮箱／带国际区号的电话）
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