Key result
Tai Chi training for 24 weeks significantly improved depression and heart rate variability parameters compared to an unaltered lifestyle in older individuals (p < 0.05).
Why the study?
Very little research has been done to simultaneously investigate the effects of Tai Chi on depression and heart rate variability.
Does Tai Chi improve depression and heart rate variability in older individuals with depression?
Population
60 older individuals with depression score of 10 or above on the Geriatric Depression Scale
Comparison
24-week Tai Chi training program vs unaltered lifestyle
Design
Randomized controlled trial
Follow-up
24 weeks
Authors
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Supports Tai Chi as adjunctive therapy for older adults with depression; confirms RCT benefits and extends evidence to autonomic function.
RCT (n=60)
Does Tai Chi improve depression and heart rate variability in older individuals with depression?
p-value: p=<0.05
A 24-week Tai Chi program significantly improved depression scores and heart rate variability parameters in older Chinese individuals with depression.
Liu et al. (2018) conducted an RCT in Depression (n=60). Tai Chi vs. Unaltered lifestyle was evaluated on Depression and heart rate variability (HRV) parameters (p=<0.05). Tai Chi training for 24 weeks significantly improved depression and heart rate variability parameters compared to an unaltered lifestyle in older individuals (p < 0.05).
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