A tai chi/qigong intervention for older adults living with HIV: a study protocol of an exploratory clinical trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Almost half of people living with HIV (PLWH) in the USA are over 50 years of age; this is expected to increase to 70% by 2020. Yet, few interventions exist for older PLWH that address psychological and physical symptoms combined, both prevalent in this population. There is a need to find innovative and accessible interventions that can help older PLWH to manage their symptoms. Mind-body interventions, like tai chi/qigong (TCQ), improve both physical and psychological health. TCQ is a series of slow, low-impact meditative movements that integrates breathwork, meditation, and stances.

Methods

The present study is an exploratory clinical trial that will evaluate the acceptability and feasibility of a 12-week, small group TCQ intervention (n = 24), a sham qigong contr

SUBMITTER: Ibanez GE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7506206 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature