Clinical trials: Qigong
Neck Pain
Effects of Qigong and Exercise Therapy Among Patients With Chronic Neck Pain
A randomized controlled, multicenter trial comparing qigong and exercise therapy concerning pain intensity, treatment expectations, disability, neck movements and quality of life in subjects with non-specific, long-term NP after…
- Trial name
- QII (NCT02724826)
- Testing
- Qigong therapy, Exercise therapy
- Volunteers
- 122 people
- Sponsor
- Lund University
Depressive Disorder, Cardiac Diseases
Qigong Therapy For Heart Device Patients
The goal of this study is to improve the overall physical health and quality of life of patients attached to mechanical heart devices while awaiting heart transplantation.
- Trial name
- NCT00027001
- Testing
- Aerobic and Resistance Exercises, Qigong
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
Abused Women
Qigong Intervention Program for Abused Chinese Women
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of a qigong intervention program on telomerase activity in Chinese women with a history of intimate partner violence.
- Trial name
- NCT02060123
- Testing
- Qigong training, Wait-list control- Health talks
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 271 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
Prostate Cancer, Bladder Cancer
Project HERO: Health Empowerment & Recovery Outcomes
Project HERO is a 12-week study of the efficacy of Body Mind Training (BMT, i.e. Tai Chi and Qigong in this project) for reducing fatigue in male cancer survivors.
- Conditions
- Prostate Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Kidney Cancer, Colon Cancer
- Trial name
- HERO (NCT03345563)
- Testing
- Body Mind Training (BMT), Body Training (BT):, Usual Care (UC)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 113 people
- Sponsor
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Low Back Pain
Feasibility of Identifying Brain Mechanisms of Qigong and Behavioral Outcomes After Qigong Practice in People With Chronic Low Back Pain
The long-term objective of this investigation is to identify how Qigong affects brain function in brain areas relevant to patients with chronic low back pain (cLBP), thereby setting a foundation from which to perform further…
- Trial name
- NCT04164225
- Testing
- Qigong Exercise, P.Volve Exercises
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Fatigue
Evaluating Qigong as a Clinical Intervention for Cancer Survivors' Fatigue
This study compares Qigong movement-based meditation exercise with a healthy living exercise-wellness course. There are two primary goals of this research: 1.
- Trial name
- NCT02845492
- Testing
- Qigong, Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- The Miriam Hospital
Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Dependence
Qi Gong as a Method of Craving Reduction in Severe Addict Patients
Craving arises in response to an affective tone that is associated with perceptual representations of a sensory object, rather than directly in response to the object.
- Trial name
- QICA (NCT03589118)
- Testing
- Qi Gong sessions
- Where
- 3 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 186 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Fibromyalgia
Effectiveness of Qigong vs. Physiotherapy to Improve Quality of Life of Women With Fibromyalgia
This study analyze the effectiveness of a Physiotherapy treatment versus a Qigong exercise programme improving quality of life of subjects with Fibromyalgia.
- Trial name
- NCT04328142
- Testing
- Qigong group, Physiotherapy
- Volunteers
- 165 people
- Sponsor
- University of Extremadura
Colorectal Cancer
Mindfulness Meditation and Qigong for Colorectal Cancer Survivors
Colorectal cancer imposes threats to patients' well-being. Although most physical symptoms can be managed by medication, psychosocial stressors may complicate survival and hamper quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT03817489
- Testing
- Baduanjin qigong, Mindfulness meditation
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 189 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
Biomechanics, Anatomy, Psychology, Neuroscience, Ethnomusicology Method, qi Gong
INVESTIGATION OF THE EFFECTS OF BAPNE AND QI GONG EXERCISES ON BALANCE AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN INDIVIDUALS OVER 60
Geriatric problems develop with aging in individuals over 60 years of age. These problems include muscle weakness, balance disorders and changes in quality of life.
- Conditions
- Biomechanics, Anatomy, Psychology, Neuroscience, Ethnomusicology Method, qi Gong, Quality of Life, Balance
- Trial name
- NCT06106217
- Testing
- bapne, qi gong
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 57 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
Qigong, Anxiety
Qigong Relaxation Exercise
Objective: This study was conducted to examine the effect of Qigong relaxation exercises applied in a psychiatric clinic on the anxiety and depression levels of patients diagnosed with depression.
- Conditions
- Qigong, Anxiety, Depression, Psychiatric Disorders
- Trial name
- QRE (NCT07294443)
- Testing
- Qigong relaxation exercises, Ongoing treatment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
Breast Cancer Surgery Pain, Breast Cancer
Qigong For PPSP In Breast Cancer Pain In Breast Cancer Survivors
Studies have shown that on-going pain following breast surgery is common and may limit the ability to participate in physical activity, cause tiredness, difficulty in daily chores/activities as well as other problems.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer Surgery Pain, Breast Cancer, Stage 0-III Breast Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT02848989
- Testing
- Qigong Mind-Body Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Cardiometabolic Risk Factors
Heart Focused Movement Effects on Cardiometabolic Risk
This study is designed as a two-group parallel randomized controlled trial (N=50) to test effects of 8-weeks of Qigong/Tai Chi (QTC) intervention compared to QTC plus HRVB on HRV parameters (primary), and cardiometabolic risk…
- Trial name
- NCT05687240
- Testing
- Qigong/Tai Chi, Heart rate variability biofeedback
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Arizona State University
Health Behavior, Sedentary Behavior
Comparison of Qigong Exercises on Two Different Digital Platforms
Mild effort requiring, body-mind oriented, effective on multiple physical fitness parameters, ancient exercise method Qigong would be beneficial for a great number of people by using popular technological mediums in order to…
- Trial name
- NCT04862442
- Testing
- Qigong exercises
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Biruni University
Chronic Disease, Depressive Symptoms
Improving Health and Reducing Disability of Depressed Elderly With Chronic Conditions Through Qigong Exercise
Qigong exercise is beneficial for older adults with co-occurring chronic physical illness and depression in terms of psychological and physical outcomes.
- Trial name
- NCT03591198
- Testing
- Qigong Training, Cognitive Training
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Migraine Headache
Examining the Efficacy of Kiko Exercises on the Prevention of Migraine Headaches
This pilot study hopes to show that after 3 months of Kiko training, Kiko naive patients with migraine will have a decrease in the frequency and severity of their migraines.
- Trial name
- NCT03651583
- Testing
- Kiko exercises-combines breathing and movement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Regional Clinical Research
Cancer
The MATCH Study: Mindfulness And Tai Chi for Cancer Health
Background: As more people survive cancer, the importance of research on effective interventions for improving quality of life (QOL) amongst survivors is growing.
- Trial name
- MATCH (NCT02801123)
- Testing
- Mindfulness Based Cancer Recovery (MBCR), Tai Chi/Qigong (TCQ) for Cancer Patients
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 600 people
- Sponsor
- Linda E. Carlson
Fibromyalgia
Qigong Intervention for Fibromyalgia
This randomized controlled pilot study investigates the comparative efficacy of mobility-intensive Qigong exercises versus static posture-based Qigong exercises in patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia.
- Trial name
- NCT07830186
- Testing
- Mobility-Intensive Qigong Exercise, Static Posture-Based Qigong Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
Tai Chi Practitioner, Qigong Practitioner
The Relationship Between Cranial Near-InfraRed Oxygenation(NIRO) and Heart Rate Variability During Mental Exercise
The objective of this study is to investigate the effect of Tai Chi and Qigong practice on cranial oxyhaemoglobin level, blood pressures and autonomic nervous system responses.
- Trial name
- NCT01088113
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Bronchiectasis Adult
Combined Effects of Resonant Breathing and Qigong Exercises in Bronchiectasis
Bronchiectasis is a chronic lung disease characterized by permanent dilation of the bronchi, leading to persistent cough, mucus overproduction, dyspnea and frequent respiratory infections.
- Trial name
- NCT07725991
- Testing
- Resonant breathing and Qigong Exercise., Resonant breathing exercise
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University