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Trial reportFrontiers in public health2025

Effect of Baduanjin exercise on sarcopenia in older adult patients: a multicenter, randomized controlled trial.

Li Luruihui, Xiao Jing, Tian Yuan, Liang Wenming, Tan Tianyang, Ji Yuxuan, Cao Bingyan, Zhang Hanzhi, An Danqiang, Zhang Yufan and 3 more

Abstract readMulticenter StudyRandomized Controlled Trial
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Trial report in Frontiers in public health, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

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13 authors.

Li Luruihui *School of Clinical Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.
Xiao Jing *Xiyuan Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
Tian YuanXiyuan Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
Liang WenmingPhysical Education Institute, Jimei University, Xiamen, China.
Tan TianyangXiyuan Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
Ji YuxuanXiyuan Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
Cao BingyanXiyuan Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
Zhang HanzhiXiyuan Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
An DanqiangXiyuan Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
Zhang YufanSchool of Clinical Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.
Gao PengXiyuan Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
Wang YuzheSchool of Clinical Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.
Lin ZhuyingXiyuan Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Sarcopenia is an age-related syndrome characterized by muscle loss and reduced muscle strength, with a high incidence rate, significantly increasing the risk of falls, fractures, and death. Baduanjin, a traditional Chinese exercise, compared with traditional rehabilitation programs, has low intensity, high safety and strong interest, and is particularly suitable for patients who cannot tolerate high-intensity exercise. This study will evaluate the therapeutic effect of Baduanjin on sarcopenia. Method/design: This trial is a multicenter randomized controlled trial that will recruit 200 participants,and is randomized (1: 1) the subjects to the intervention group (Baduanjin + health education + dietary guidance, BHD) and the control group (health education + dietary guidance, HD). After enrollment, health lectures were given to all subjects. The intervention group received 12 weeks of Baduanjin intervention, with each class lasting 70 min, once a week, and provide online guidance for home workouts four times a week, while the control group maintained their original exercise habits. Health education and dietary guidance were also provided. Observation indicators will be tested before the trial begins and during the follow-up period after the intervention ends. Discussion: This trial is a randomized controlled trial that will evaluate the intervention effect of Baduanjin on sarcopenia. According to the study of this trial, it will provide evidence for Baduanjin to improve sarcopenia. Clinical trial registration: ITMCTR2024000887.

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ExerciseExercise TherapyQigongSarcopeniaAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedBaduanjinolder adultsrandomized controlled trialsarcopeniastudy protocol

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PMCPMC12832935

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