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CTRI Number  CTRI/2026/02/104387 [Registered on: 20/02/2026] Trial Registered Prospectively
Last Modified On: 09/05/2026
Post Graduate Thesis  Yes 
Type of Trial  Interventional 
Type of Study   Other (Specify) [Qigong and Yoga]  
Study Design  Randomized, Parallel Group, Active Controlled Trial 
Public Title of Study   Comparative Effect of Yoga and Qigong on Muscle strength Muscle mass Physical performance and Frailty in Older adults with weak bones and Muscles 
Scientific Title of Study   Comparative Effect of Yoga and Qigong on Muscle strength Muscle mass Physical Performance and Frailty in Older adults with Osteosarcopenia A Randomized Clinical Trial 
Trial Acronym  NIL 
Secondary IDs if Any  
Secondary ID  Identifier 
NIL  NIL 
 
Details of Principal Investigator or overall Trial Coordinator (multi-center study)  
Name  Basavjyoti Rajshekhar Lokapure 
Designation  Postgraduate student (Orthopedic Physiotherapy) 
Affiliation  KLES Institute of Physiotherapy Belgaum 
Address  KLES Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital and MRC, Advanced Physiotherapy Centre Orthopedic Physiotherapy Department Room no.18 Nehru Nagar, Belgaum 590010 Belgaum KARNATAKA 590010 INDIA

Belgaum
KARNATAKA
590010
India 
Phone  9503058834  
Fax    
Email  jyotilokapure678@gmail.com  
 
Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query  
Name  Dr Peeyoosha Gurudat 
Designation  Professor and Head of Department 
Affiliation  KLES Institute of Physiotherapy Belgaum 
Address  KLES Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital and MRC, Advanced Physiotherapy Centre Orthopedic Physiotherapy Department Room no.18 Nehru Nagar, Belgaum 590010 Belgaum KARNATAKA 590010 INDIA

Belgaum
KARNATAKA
590010
India 
Phone  9844821355  
Fax    
Email  peeyooshagurudat@klekipt.edu.in  
 
Details of Contact Person
Public Query  
Name  Dr Peeyoosha Gurudat 
Designation  Professor and Head of Department 
Affiliation  KLES Institute of Physiotherapy Belgaum 
Address  KLES Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital and MRC, Advanced Physiotherapy Centre Orthopedic Physiotherapy Department Room no.18 Nehru Nagar, Belgaum 590010 Belgaum KARNATAKA 590010 INDIA

Belgaum
KARNATAKA
590010
India 
Phone  9844821355  
Fax    
Email  peeyooshagurudat@klekipt.edu.in  
 
Source of Monetary or Material Support  
NIL 
 
Primary Sponsor  
Name  Basavjyoti Rajshekhar Lokapure 
Address  KAHER Institute of Physiotherapy, Nehru Nagar, Belgaum, Karnataka-590010 
Type of Sponsor  Other [[self]] 
 
Details of Secondary Sponsor  
Name  Address 
Dr Peeyoosha Gurudut  KAHER Institute of Physiotherapy, Nehru Nagar, Belgaum, Karnataka - 590010  
 
Countries of Recruitment     India  
Sites of Study  
No of Sites = 1  
Name of Principal Investigator  Name of Site  Site Address  Phone/Fax/Email 
Basavjyoti Rajshekhar Lokapure  KLE Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital and MRC, Advanced Physiotherapy Centre  KLES Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital and MRC, Advanced Physiotherapy Centre Orthopedic Physiotherapy Department Room no.18 Nehru Nagar, Belgaum 590010 Belgaum KARNATAKA 590010 INDIA
Belgaum
KARNATAKA 		 09503058834

jyotilokapure678@gmail.com 
 
Details of Ethics Committee  
No of Ethics Committees= 1  
Name of Committee  Approval Status 
Research and Ethical Committe, KLEU Institute of Physiotherapy, Belgaum  Approved 
 
Regulatory Clearance Status from DCGI  
Status 
Approved/Obtained 
 
Health Condition / Problems Studied  
Health Type  Condition 
Patients  (1) ICD-10 Condition: M958||Other specified acquired deformities of musculoskeletal system,  
 
Intervention / Comparator Agent  
Type  Name  Details 
Comparator Agent  Qigong  Participants will receive qigong training for 6 weeks. All interventions will be administered for 6 weeks by a trained physiotherapist. 3 sessions per week, administered for 6 weeks by a trained physiotherapist.  
Intervention  Yoga  Participants will receive yoga training for 6 weeks. All the interventions will be administered for 6 weeks by a trained physiotherapist. 3 sessions per week, administered for 6 weeks by a trained physiotherapist. 
 
Inclusion Criteria  
Age From  60.00 Year(s)
Age To  70.00 Year(s)
Gender  Both 
Details  1. Older Adults 60 to 70 years.
2. Diagnosis of Sarcopenia according to the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia (AWGS 2019) consensus criteria:
1. Low Muscle Strength (Hand-grip strength less than 28kg for men and less than 18 kg for women.
2. Low Muscle quantity/quality-Bioelectric Impedance Analysis (Men less than 7.0 kg per meter square and Women less than 5.7 kg per meter square.
3. SPPB less than 8, TUG more than 20 seconds,4m walk more than 6 minutes.
3. Frailty Score less than 6 on the clinical frailty scale.
4. Medically stable and able to provide informed consent.  
 
ExclusionCriteria 
Details  1. Individuals with acute or unstable cardiovascular, respiratory, or metabolic conditions.
2. History of neurological disorders that severely affect movement.
3. Musculoskeletal conditions that severely contraindicate physical exercise.
4. Current participation in other structured exercise programs.
5. Diagnosis of dementia or severe cognitive impairment.  
 
Method of Generating Random Sequence   Computer generated randomization 
Method of Concealment   Sequentially numbered, sealed, opaque envelopes 
Blinding/Masking   Outcome Assessor Blinded 
Primary Outcome  
Outcome  TimePoints 
1. Muscle strength is measured by using a Handheld Dynamometer.
2. Muscle Mass is measured by using BIA.
3. Physical performance is measured by using the Short Physical Performance Battery. 		 1. Muscle strength will be assessed pre-intervention and post-intervention over six weeks.
2. Muscle Mass will be assessed pre-intervention and post-intervention over six weeks.
3. Physical performance will be assessed pre-intervention and post-intervention over six weeks. 
 
Secondary Outcome  
Outcome  TimePoints 
1. Frailty measured using a Fried Frailty Phenotype Scale.  1. Frailty will be assessed pre-intervention & post-intervention, over six weeks. 
 
Target Sample Size   Total Sample Size="46"
Sample Size from India="46" 
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (Total)= "Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (India)="Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials" 
Phase of Trial   N/A 
Date of First Enrollment (India)   02/03/2026 
Date of Study Completion (India) Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials 
Date of First Enrollment (Global)  Date Missing 
Date of Study Completion (Global) Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials 
Estimated Duration of Trial   Years="1"
Months="0"
Days="0" 
Recruitment Status of Trial (Global)
Modification(s)  		 Not Applicable 
Recruitment Status of Trial (India)  Open to Recruitment 
Publication Details   N/A 
Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement

Will individual participant data (IPD) be shared publicly (including data dictionaries)?  

Response - NO
Brief Summary  
Comparative effect of yoga and qigong on muscle strength, muscle mass, physical performance, and frailty in older adults with osteosarcopenia is an emerging area of interest in geriatric rehabilitation. Osteosarcopenia, characterized by the coexistence of low bone mass and reduced muscle mass and function, significantly increases the risk of falls, fractures, and functional decline in older adults. Both yoga and qigong are mind–body exercises known to improve balance, strength, and overall physical performance; however, evidence directly comparing their effects in individuals with osteosarcopenia is limited. This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effects of yoga and qigong on muscle strength, muscle mass, physical performance, and frailty in older adults aged 60–70 years with osteosarcopenia. A total of 46 participants will be randomly allocated into two groups: one group receiving yoga intervention and the other receiving qigong intervention. The interventions will be administered for a specified duration under supervision, and outcomes will be assessed before and after the intervention period using validated measurement tools. The findings of this study may help identify an effective exercise strategy for improving musculoskeletal health and reducing frailty in this population.
 
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