Clinical trials: Qigong
Diabetic Neuropathies
Comparison of Qigong and Otago in Patient With Diabetic Neuropathy
This study seeks to compare these two interventions to better understand their impact on key health outcomes in patients affected by diabetic neuropathy, providing valuable insights for clinicians and healthcare providers…
- Trial name
- NCT07575126
- Testing
- Qigong Balance, Otago Balance
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy, Cancer
A Mind-Body Intervention for Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
This pilot study will include up to 25 patients with cancer experiencing chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy. Patients enrolled in the study will participate in a 10-week QiGong for Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathy program.
- Trial name
- QiGong (NCT04185610)
- Testing
- Qi Gong
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Arash Asher, MD
Pain, Shoulder, Postoperative Pain
The Effects of Qigong Exercise Training After Thoracotomy
Postoperative pulmonary complications after thoracotomy cause morbidity and mortality. Although the causes of postoperative pulmonary complication are multifactorial, respiratory muscle dysfunction is a contributing factor to the…
- Conditions
- Pain, Shoulder, Postoperative Pain, Joint Adhesion, Muscle Weakness
- Trial name
- NCT05470192
- Testing
- Qigong exercise training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Akdeniz University
Neck Pain, Neck Disorder
Effects of Different Health Qigong Routines on CS Among Chinese College Students
Health Qigong, originated from Chinese traditional guidance techniques, is known as China's "six major medical techniques" together with "stone breaking", "acupuncture and moxibustion", "massage", "medicine" and "walking on…
- Conditions
- Neck Pain, Neck Disorder, Cervical Spondylosis
- Trial name
- NCT06130982
- Testing
- Health Qigong·Yijinjing, Health Qigong·Wuqinxi, Health Qigong·Baduanjin
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Universiti Putra Malaysia
Fibromyalgia
Comparison of Ba-Duan-Jin and Pregabalin in Patients with Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a chronic debilitating musculoskeletal pain syndrome. Pregabalin is the only medication that has been approved to treat fibromyalgia in China.
- Trial name
- NCT03797560
- Testing
- Ba-Duan-Jin, Pregabalin capsule
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 104 people
- Sponsor
- Guang'anmen Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences
Parkinson Disease (PD)
Enhanced Tai Chi for Parkinson's Disease (Enhanced Tai Chi PD)
This pilot study evaluates whether a structured, Parkinson's disease-specific Tai Chi programme ("Enhanced Tai Chi") can improve motor and non-motor symptoms in people with Parkinson's disease (PD).
- Trial name
- ETC-PD (NCT07297368)
- Testing
- Enhanced Tai Chi (Enhanced-Tai-Chi-PD), Usual Treatment (Standard Clinical Care)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- King's College Hospital NHS Trust
University Students
The Effects of Qigong Exercises on Acute Anxiety, Mood, and Reaction Time Among Occupational Therapy Students
The goal of this study is to examine the short-term effects of a single session of Baduanjin Qigong, a traditional mind-body exercise, on anxiety, mood, and reaction time in young adults studying occupational therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT07178275
- Testing
- Baduanjin Qigong, Passive Rest
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medipol University
Pain (Visceral, Somatic, or Neuropathic), Women of Reproductive Age
Virtual Menstrual Pain Approaches in Females
This research study is testing two self-care approaches that may help prevent or reduce period pain in young females with recurrent painful menstrual cramps.
- Conditions
- Pain (Visceral, Somatic, or Neuropathic), Women of Reproductive Age, Mental Disorder, Digital Health
- Trial name
- AABQ (NCT07497711)
- Testing
- Virtual Auricular Acupressure, Virtual Baduanjin Qigong Exercise, Self Education
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 145 people
- Sponsor
- Nanyang Technological University
Physical Activity
Tai Chi/Qigong Exercise Persistence Among Residents of Senior Housing
This randomized field trial uses a self-report daily exercise log to answer the research question: Does frequency of instruction influence tai chi/qigong home practice exercise persistence among residents of Senior housing?
- Trial name
- NCT01006447
- Testing
- Instructor contact
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 77 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- D'Youville College
Neoplasms
Qigong for Breast Cancer Survivors
Objectives: (1) To investigate the effects of Qigong training on upper limb oedema, circulatory status, shoulder flexibility and muscular strength, body balance, and quality of life (QOL) in community-dwelling breast cancer…
- Trial name
- NCT02420249
- Testing
- Qigong training
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
PEAK Study (Physical Exercise and Activity in Kids)
The objectives of this study are to study the effect of formal exercise training on motor function and overall physical fitness in children with arthritis. A 12-week comprehensive exercise program will be used.
- Trial name
- NCT00213187
- Testing
- Aerobic and Qi gong Exercise
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- The Hospital for Sick Children
Breast Cancer, Quality of Life
Effect of Chan-Chuang Qigong With Breathing Meditation on Quality of Life in Patients With Breast Cancer
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of the 15 weeks Chan-Chuang qigong program with breathing meditation on quality of life and interoceptive awareness in patients with breast cancer during chemotherapy.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Quality of Life, Intraoperative Awareness
- Trial name
- NCT05385146
- Testing
- qigong
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Ching-I Chang
Community-dwelling Older Adults
Effects of the Integrated-based Laughing Qigong Program on Resilience in Community-dwelling Older Adults
Laughter programs are safe, affordable, and age-appropriate activities. Few studies have utilized mixed study designs to look at the impact on resilience in and experiences of participants in such activities.
- Trial name
- NCT05779371
- Testing
- Integrated-based Laughing Qigong Program
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences
Back or Neck Pain of at Least 2 Weeks Duration
Exploring Integrative Medicine in Swedish Primary Care
Research over the last years have reported an increased popularity of complementary therapies (CTs) and an integration of CTs into mainstream medical settings, health care organizations and insurance plans.
- Trial name
- NCT00565942
- Testing
- Integrative care, Usual care
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Karolinska Institutet
Qigong
Understanding the Psychological Benefits and Neurophysiological Mechanisms of Qigong in Older Adults
One goal of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of qigong to alleviate depressive symptoms and enhance cognitive function in comparison to mindfulness-based intervention, physical exercise, and waitlist control.
- Trial name
- NCT06952166
- Testing
- Qigong (Baduanjin), Mindfulness-based intervention, Physical exercise
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Healthy
Effects of Qigong, Tai Chi and Yoga Practice in Older Adults
The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of an 8-week intervention using YiRen Qigong, Tai Chi or Hatha yoga in older adults (age 70 and above) residing at a Gencare senior living facility.
- Trial name
- NCT00710853
- Testing
- YiRen Qi gong, Tai Chi, Hatha yoga
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bastyr University
University Students
Active Young, Healthy Mind. The YoungFitT Project
The main objective of YoungFitT Project is to study the effect and neuro-psycho-biological mechanisms of mind and body interventions, also in the form of virtual reality (VR), on brain health, cognitive and psychological…
- Trial name
- YoungFitT (NCT06406283)
- Testing
- High-Intensity Functional Training (HIFT), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program (MBSR), Qigong
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 219 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Barcelona
Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic
Effect of Qi Gong Training on Quality of Life in Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematous (LuQi)
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is chronic and systemic autoimmune disease that mainly affecting women and leading to organ damages especially skin, joints, kidneys, central nervous system and heart.
- Trial name
- LuQi (NCT02732470)
- Testing
- Qi Gong
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Limoges
Breast Cancer
Pre-Surgical Qigong Therapy for Women With Breast Cancer
The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in the United States has increased dramatically in the past 10 years. Nowhere is this trend more apparent than when one examines CAM use by patients diagnosed with cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT00495209
- Testing
- Qigong
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Bariatric Surgery
Qigong Breathing Exercise on Bariatric Outcomes After Bariatric Surgery: a Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
Bariatric surgery has been reported to be the most effective treatment option for losing and maintaining body weight and improving comorbidities and mortality associated with morbid obesity.
- Trial name
- NCT06763718
- Testing
- Modified Qigong Breathing Exercise, Control
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- MTI University