Purpose
Tai chi is an ancient martial art that combines mindful body movement, posture, and breathing to achieve a sense of internal balance, calm, and clarity. We are investigating whether doing tai chi can improve sleep and help the body remove harmful proteins that may be related to Alzheimer’s disease and other brain disorders.
The research involves an intake visit at VA Puget Sound, a brain MRI at the University of Washington (UW), and at-home sleep assessments that are coordinated by Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU).
Eligibility
- Age 45 and over
- Any gender
- Any level of Tai Chi experience
Compensation
Participants will be compensated by the VA Puget Sound in appreciation for their time and effort, as well as additional compensation from UW and OHSU.
Study Contact:
If you are interested in this study, please contact the Study Coordinator: 206-277-3843 or research hotline: 206-277-5566.