Effect of Tai Chi and Multimodal Exercise in Overweight and Obese Women
Summary
NIH registered clinical trial NCT07536893 examines the effects of a 10-week Tai Chi and Multimodal exercise program on balance in overweight and obese women. The study found that both Tai Chi and multimodal exercise programs significantly improved balance parameters compared to baseline. The research addresses a gap in the literature regarding balance-focused interventions as a primary goal for improving physical mobility in overweight individuals.
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This ClinicalTrials.gov registration documents a randomized controlled trial investigating the effects of Tai Chi and multimodal exercise on balance in 60 overweight and obese women. The 10-week intervention demonstrated significant improvements in balance parameters for both exercise modalities. The study addresses musculoskeletal limitations common in obesity, including increased stress on bones, joints, and soft tissues that contribute to balance and gait disorders.
For clinical researchers and healthcare providers, this trial provides evidence supporting exercise-based interventions for improving physical functionality in overweight populations. The findings suggest that both Tai Chi and multimodal exercise programs may reduce fall risk in this demographic, though the study compares rather than establishes superiority between the two approaches. Compliance implications are minimal as this is registry data rather than a regulatory mandate.
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Effect of Tai Chi and Multimodal Exercise in Overweight and Obese Women
N/A NCT07536893 Kind: NA Apr 17, 2026
Abstract
Obesity is a health problem that results from the interaction of genetic, socio-economic, and socio-cultural factors, leading to excessive accumulation of body fat that harms the body and poses a risk to health. Excess weight and obesity negatively affect the musculoskeletal system, leading to limitations associated with physical functionality. In overweight and obese individuals, the musculoskeletal system experiences increased stress on bones, joints, and soft tissues. This causes balance and gait disorders, frequently leading to injuries from falls.
Regular exercise is known to play a significant role in regulating energy balance, reducing the risk of obesity-related health problems, and decreasing the morbidity and mortality associated with these problems. However, while the literature shows numerous weight-focused studies on excess weight and obesity, intervention and comparative studies aimed at improving balance ability as a primary goal affecting an individual's physical mobility are limited. Furthermore, studies examining the effects of tai chi and multimodal exercise training on overweight and obese individuals are also limited.
In the present study, it is aimed to examine the effects of a 10-week Tai Chi and Multimodal exercise program on balance in overweight and obese women, and to compare the effectiveness of Tai Chi and Multimodal exercises.
This study shows that a 10-week Tai Chi and Multimodal exercise program significantly improves balance parameters a...
Conditions: Overweight and Obesity
Interventions: Multimodal Exercise, Tai chi exercise
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