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The Effect of a Technology-Mediated Integrated Walking and Tai Chi Intervention on Physical Function in Veterans With COPD and Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain
Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development
Summary
Persons with COPD benefit from being physically active, but they are often limited by chronic musculoskeletal pain. This project will determine whether a non-pharmacologic, integrated, technology-mediated walking and Tai Chi mindfulness intervention can improve physical function in Veterans with COPD and chronic musculoskeletal pain. The proposed research addresses VA Rehabilitation R\&D Service's high priority area of improving health-related quality of life by reducing disease burden and maximizing function in Veterans with chronic disease.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
40 Years - 100 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
136
Start Date
2024-01-03
Completion Date
2028-03-31
Last Updated
2026-01-22
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Every Step Counts-Tai Chi
The intervention is ESC-TC which is a web-based platform (Every Step Counts) to promote walking combined with pain management content, an online Tai Chi video library, and synchronous Tai Chi classes led by an instructor via teleconference. The intervention is delivered remotely.
Usual Care
Usual Care
Locations (1)
VA Boston Healthcare System Jamaica Plain Campus, Jamaica Plain, MA
Boston, Massachusetts, United States