Comparison of Qigong Exercises on Two Different Digital Platforms

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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Mild effort requiring, body-mind oriented, effective on multiple physical fitness parameters, ancient exercise method Qigong would be beneficial for a great number of people by using popular technological mediums in order to increase overall physical activity and wellbeing. Our aim is to evaluate the effects of Qigong exercises on endurance, muscle strength, sleep quality, level of anxiety and stress by using two different tele-rehabilitation methods.

Detailed Description
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Physical inactivity and sedentary behavior is a serious public health problem which categorized as a pandemic. One of the common risk factors for cardiovascular diseases, cancers, chronic respiratory diseases and diabetes, known as chronic non-communicable diseases, is physical inactivity. Mild effort requiring, body-mind oriented, effective on multiple physical fitness parameters, ancient exercise method Qigong would be beneficial for a great number of people by using popular technological mediums in order to increase overall physical activity and wellbeing. Based on reasons as previously described, our aim is to evaluate the effects of Qigong exercises on endurance, muscle strength, sleep quality, level of anxiety and stress by using two different tele-rehabilitation methods.

Official Title
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Comparison of Qigong Exercises on Two Different Digital Platforms: an Evaluation Project of Technologically Supported Activity

Conditions
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Health Behavior, Sedentary Behavior

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Qigong exercises


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: • Categorized as inactive (<600 metabolic equivalent-min/hf) with respect to International Physical Activity Questionnaire Ability to read and talk in Turkish In order to join online sessions, participants should have internet access All answers of the Physical Activity Preparation Survey should be selected as No Exclusion Criteria: • Lack of cooperation Uncontrolled hypertension and uncontrolled arrhythmia patience People with serious neurological and respiratory conditions Having a pacemaker and/or percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty Stroke, myocardial infarction history Amputee People with serious major musculoskeletal problems Chronic kidney failure Chronic Liver failure Hip or knee prosthesis in last five years Lower extremity injuries in last 6 months Diabetic ulcer or neuropathy Pregnant or planning to get pregnant in 1 year Breastfeeding Taking sleep pills or taking medicines as part of psychological treatment and/or working on shifts

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 65 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Basic Science
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Interventional Model Description: A total of 30 volunteer research subjects will be selected in an age range of 18 to 65, who categorized as inactive (<600 metabolic equivalent-min/hf) with respect to International Activity Readiness Survey. Groups will be randomized as Group A (n=15) and Group B (n=15).
Masking: Double


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Group 1=Video-conference based Qigong exercises<br>After initial result evaluation, participants of Group A will perform Qigong exercises for 40 to 45 minutes per session for 3 days a week for 6 weeks via the online video conference method. | Other: Qigong exercises<br>* Specific Qigong exercises 1- Painting the rainbow 2-Raising the arms 3-Looking at the moon 4- Pushing the waves<br>|
| Experimental: Group 2=A-synchronized video Qigong exercises<br>Group B will perform the same routine via a-synchronized video sections for 6 weeks. Basic Qigong exercises will be performed by volunteers for 6 weeks and progression will be logged. | Other: Qigong exercises<br>* Specific Qigong exercises 1- Painting the rainbow 2-Raising the arms 3-Looking at the moon 4- Pushing the waves<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short form | Determines the physical activity level of the participants | 8 weeks | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Minute Sit-Stand Test | Determines the functional mobility and lower extremity levels | 8 weeks | 
| Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index | Determines the sleep quality of participants | 8 weeks | 
| Coronavirus Anxiety Index | Determines the coronavirus anxiety | 8 weeks | 
| Perceived Stress Index | Determines the perceived stress | 8 weeks | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Qigong, telerehabilitation, physical activity