Clinical trials: Tai ji
Migraine Disorder
The Efficacy of Tai Chi Training for the Prophylaxis of Migraine in Chinese Women
The proposed study aims to preliminarily test the effects of a 12-week Tai Chi training on the prophylaxis of episodic migraine in Chinese women, and to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, compliance and maintenance of Tai…
- Trial name
- NCT03015753
- Testing
- Tai Chi training, Waiting list control group
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 82 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Acute Myocardial Infarction
Effects of Tai Chi Chuan in Patients After Recent Acute Myocardial Infarction
This is a randomized Clinical Trial to assess the effects of Tai Chi Chuan on blood pressure, respiratory muscle strength and functional capacity in patients after recent acute myocardial infarction.
- Trial name
- NCT01340716
- Testing
- Tai Chi Chuan exercise, stretching exercise
- Volunteers
- 61 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre
Cancer Survivor, Peripheral Sensory Neuropathy
Tai Chi Easy in Treating Cancer Survivors With Peripheral Sensory Neuropathy
This pilot clinical trial studies how well Tai Chi Easy works in treating cancer survivors with peripheral sensory neuropathy. Tai Chi Easy is a simple and repetitive form of exercise that consists of movements with meditation…
- Trial name
- NCT01980368
- Testing
- Educational Intervention, Exercise Intervention, Questionnaire Administration
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
PARKINSON DISEASE (Disorder)
Effects of Tai Chi Therapy Versus Qi-Gong in Stage-I Parkinson's Patients.
This study has important clinical, academic, and practical relevance in neuromuscular rehabilitation. Clinically, it aims to identify effective and tolerable rehabilitation strategies for individuals with Parkinson's disease by…
- Trial name
- NCT07662837
- Testing
- Tai Chi, Qi Gong
- Where
- 2 sites in Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences
Stroke, Cardiovascular
Effects of Seated Tai Chi on Recovery Among Stroke Survivors
A randomized controlled trial using seated Tai Chi (TC) as a rehabilitation intervention will be conducted among subacute stroke survivors.
- Trial name
- NCT04138407
- Testing
- seated Tai Chi, Usual rehabilitation exercise
- Volunteers
- 320 people
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
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
Insomnia, COVID - 19
A Prospective Study: Tai-chi and Post-COVID Insomnia
The goal of this study is to see if Tai-Chi exercises (a type of Chinese martial arts) can help people suffering from insomnia after COVID-19 when added with cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and drugs compared to CBT and drugs…
- Trial name
- insomnia (NCT06776276)
- Testing
- Tai Chi exercises
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 337 people
- Sponsor
- Alexandria University
Back Pain Lower Back Chronic
Tai Chi for Chronic Low Back Pain in Older Adults
There is a major gap in knowledge about safe and effective treatment options for older adults with chronic low back pain. This project will determine the feasibility of conducting a full-scale trial evaluating Tai Chi, a…
- Trial name
- NCT03299192
- Testing
- Tai Chi, Health Education, Usual Medical Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 57 people
- Sponsor
- Kaiser Permanente
Aging, Disability Physical
TechSAge Tele Tai Chi for People Aging With Mobility Disabilities
This study uses videoconferencing to deliver an evidence-based exercise program, Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis, to adults aging with long-term mobility disabilities.
- Trial name
- NCT04696887
- Testing
- Tele Tai Chi Intervention for Persons Aging with Long-Term Mobility Disabilities
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Georgia Institute of Technology
Sleep Deprivation, Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders
Comparing Tai Chi Training to a Low-Stress Physical Activity to Enhance Sleep in Older Adults
The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of Tai Chi, in comparison to conventional exercise, on the quality of sleep among sedentary older adults.
- Trial name
- NCT00079664
- Testing
- Tai Chi
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Research Institute
Mild Cognitive Impairment
Effectiveness of Tai Chi to Improve Cognitive Function in Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a transitional state between normal cognitive decline and dementia. Individuals with MCI are having an impairment in cognitive function compared with normal age-matched counterparts, while their…
- Trial name
- NCT04248400
- Testing
- Tai Chi training, Conventional exercise
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
Depression
Tai Chi Intervention for Chinese Americans With Depression
The purpose of this study is to conduct a pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) that provides the feasibility, safety, and preliminary efficacy data required to design a large scale trial evaluating Tai Chi for Chinese…
- Trial name
- NCT01619631
- Testing
- 12-week Tai Chi intervention, Education control group
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 94 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Depressive Symptoms, Chronic Insomnia
Tai Chi Versus Conventional Exercise to Alleviate Depression in Insomniacs
This study aims to examine the effectiveness of Tai Chi and conventional exercise in alleviating depressive symptoms in older insomniacs.
- Trial name
- NCT05482646
- Testing
- Tai Chi, Conventional exercise, Health Education Control
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 420 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
Chronic Insomnia
Efficacy of Tai Chi Versus CBT-I in Treating Chronic Insomnia in Older Adults
Insomnia is common in the older population, over 50% of older adults have sleep complaints, and 20-40% are reported to have insomnia. In HK, 38% of adults have reported insomnia.
- Trial name
- NCT04384822
- Testing
- Tai Chi Group, CBT-I Group
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
Aging, Fall
A Mobile Tai Chi Platform for Fall Prevention and Cognition in Older Adults
The investigators will assess feasibility and acceptability of the Tele-Tai Chi (TC) intervention; explore changes in clinically relevant outcome measures including: physical activity, self-efficacy, quality of life, cognitive…
- Trial name
- NCT05209464
- Testing
- Tele-Tai Chi
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Tai Chi Chih for Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic illness. Patients with RA often experience significant pain and depression. This study will evaluate two programs designed to improve the symptoms of RA: cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)…
- Trial name
- NCT00072657
- Testing
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Tai Chi Chih, Health Education Seminar
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 106 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Visual Impairment and Blindness (Excl Colour Blindness)
A Trial of Tai Chi Intervention for Youngsters with Visual Impairments
Investigators conducted a single-blind, randomized trial of Taijiquan exercise as compared with a control intervention consisting of wellness education and jogging for youngsters with visual impairments.
- Trial name
- NCT06450340
- Testing
- Moderate-intensity aerobic exercise refers to rhythmic and long-lasting exercise with increased heart rate, slight sweating and slight wheezing.
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yanyun Zhang
Physical Activity, Fatigue
UCLA Tai Chi in a Community Setting Study
Although a number of studies have examined the effects of Tai Chi in older adult populations, few have methodically assessed its effects on vitality, fatigue and physical activity.
- Trial name
- NCT01203657
- Testing
- Tai Chi
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Lung Neoplasms
Lung Cancer Rehabilitation After Medical Treatment
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death worldwide and associated with high disease burden, symptoms and poor health-related quality of life (HRQoL).
- Trial name
- NCT04185467
- Testing
- Intervention (rehabilitation exercise)
- Where
- 2 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Nantong University
Mild Cognitive Impairment
Tai Ji Quan and Cognitive Function in Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment
To determine the efficacy of a cognitively enhanced exercise intervention - Tai Ji Quan: Moving to Maintain Brain Health in improving global cognitive function and dual-task ability in older adults with mild cognitive impairment.
- Trial name
- NCT04070703
- Testing
- The Go for Exercise & Healthy Aging Project
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 318 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Research Institute