Baduanjin With Resistance Training Program

Last updated: November 17, 2025
Sponsor: Yale University
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Hernia

Radiculopathy

Spondylolisthesis

Treatment

Baduanjin with Resistance Training Program

Clinical Study ID

NCT06853132
2000039398
  • Ages > 45
  • All Genders

Study Summary

The purpose of this study is to improve symptoms of Lumbar Disc Herniation (LDH) and Osteoporosis (OP) by implementing an evidence-based Baduanjin exercise to reduce pain and increase muscle strength and quality of life in Chinese patients. This study will provide new sights of exercise of elderly patients with LDH and OP for elderly patients.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients diagnosed with LDH and OP based on the chart and clinical diagnosticcriteria.

  • Age of female patients ≥ 45 years，age of male patients ≥ 50 years.

  • Visual analogue scale (VAS) ≥ 3 points.

  • Surgical operation will be performed during the 7-day admission period.

  • Mandarin speakers.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Severe primary diseases: ulcerative colitis, gastrointestinal bleeding,pancreatitis, lung cancer, pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome orpsychosis, depression, anxiety or substance abuse, identified by diagnosis andinterview.

  • Current engagement in regular physical activity routines over the past 3 months:aerobic exercises for at least 30 minutes, at least 3 times per week.

  • Taken drugs within 3 months before enrollment: bisphosphonates, glucocorticoids,calcitonin, anticonvulsant drugs, heparin, etc.

Study Design

Total Participants: 110
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: Baduanjin with Resistance Training Program
Phase:
Study Start date:
August 30, 2025
Estimated Completion Date:
June 30, 2026

Study Description

Participants in the control group will continue with their conventional post surgery treatment as follows: comprehensive post-operative care and educational handouts that include guidelines for lumbar and back exercises to improve recovery and promote spinal health. In addition, participants will receive three interactive Q&A sessions before discharge (pre-operation, post-operation, and on the day of discharge). During these sessions, patients can discuss their concerns and ask questions about their recovery.

Participants in the experimental group will continue to receive their conventional post surgery treatment in addition to BDJ as follows: Individual session training (admission to week 1 post-surgery), no training week 2, Group session I (week 3 and 4), Group session 2 (week 5-12) and perform independent exercises during which participants will have to keep an exercise diary (week 13-24).

Data collection will be conducted through in-person visits at baseline and Week 1, followed by phone calls at Week 12 and Week 24.

Connect with a study center

  • Second Xiangya Hospital

    Changsha City, Hunan
    China

    Site Not Available

  • Second Xiangya Hospital

    Changsha 1815577, Hunan 1806691
    China

    Active - Recruiting

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