Table 3 Descriptive characteristics of the TCQ intervention and control conditions
TCQ intervention | SQG control | Standard of care group | |
|---|---|---|---|
Intervention features | • Low-impact physical activity • Focus on breath • Meditative state • Incidental social support | • Low-impact physical activity with same/similar movements as TCQ intervention • Incidental social support | • No exercise or activity program |
Dose/frequency | • 12 weeks, 1/week 60 min class • 2× per week in first 2 weeks • Approx. 2 ½ h home practice/week | • 12 weeks, 1/week 60 min class • 2× per week in first 2 weeks • Approx. 2 ½ h home practice/week | • n/a |
Controls for | • Unique focus; breath and meditative state | • Low-impact physical activity | • n/a |