Shingles: Immune Effects of Tai Chi
Aging, Herpes Zoster
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Aging focused on measuring Shingles, depression, varicella zoster virus, alternative medicine, psychoneuroimmunology
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Older than 60 years of age at time of entry History of varicella or long term (>30 years) residence in the continental USA Accessible geographically Exclusion Criteria: Immunosuppression resulting from neoplastic disease, corticosteroids or other therapy Significant underlying illness that would be expected to prevent completion of the study; any other condition (e.g. extensive psoriasis, chronic pain syndrome, cognitive impairment, severe hearing loss) that in the opinion of the investigator might interfere with the required evaluations Not ambulatory (bed-ridden) Prior HZ or prior receipt of varicella vaccine Allergic sensitivity to neomycin Receipt of immune globulin or other blood product within 3 months before the study period Receipt of other immunizations (e.g., hepatitis B vaccine) within 1 month of immunization Women who are not post-menopausal Acutely depressed or a suicidal risk Unable to commit to intervention schedule No history of varicella or varicella vaccination or no evidence of VZV immunity Contact with immunosuppressed individuals or pregnant women who do not have a history of chickenpox Active infections such as tuberculosis
Sites / Locations
- Cousins Center for Psychoneuroimmunology, UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute