Clinical trials: Tai ji
Arthritis, Rheumatoid
Comparing Tai Chi Chih and Relaxation Therapy in the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis
The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of relaxation therapy and tai chi in treating the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
- Trial name
- NCT00096759
- Testing
- Tai Chi Chih, Relaxation training
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
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
Fibromyalgia
A Brain Imaging Study of Tai Chi on Fibromyalgia
To accomplish our Specific Aims, we propose to conduct a two-session fMRI experiment in up to 30 patients with fibromyalgia (FM) and up to 30 healthy controls.
- Trial name
- NCT01857219
- Testing
- Tai chi
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
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
Healthy, Healthy Adult Participants
Muévete conCiencia: Exercise and Mind-Body Program for University Students
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether different physical exercise and mind-body interventions can improve executive functions and reduce stress in first-year university students.
- Trial name
- NCT07443904
- Testing
- Motor-Cognitive Dual-Task Exercise (DT), Tai Chi Mind-Body Exercise (TC), Cognitive Stimulation (CS)
- Where
- Chile
- Volunteers
- 297 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad San Sebastián
Osteoporosis
Green Tea and Tai Chi for Bone Health
Osteoporosis is a major health problem in postmenopausal women. Our long-term goal is to develop a new alternative treatment that include a dietary supplement (green tea extract) and a mind-body exercise (Tai Chi) for lessening…
- Trial name
- GTP-TC-Bone (NCT00625391)
- Testing
- Green Tea Polyphenols (GTP), GTP+TC
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 171 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Subjective Cognitive Impairment
Long Term Prospective Study of Tai Chi Intervention to Delay the Progression of Subjective Cognitive Impairment
This study evaluates the effects of 3 years-Tai Chi exercise intervention on cognitive function in subjects with subjective cognitive impairment (SCI).
- Trial name
- TIPS (NCT05485025)
- Testing
- Tai chi training, Group activity
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 134 people
- Sponsor
- Ruijin Hospital
Transition Shock, Nurses' Intention to Quit
Feasibility of Virtual Tai Chi Easy for Registered Nurses
This study will examine the feasibility of virtual Tai Chi Easy training for registered nurses and see if participation results in changes in symptoms of transition shock, healthcare-related psychological traumatic stress…
- Conditions
- Transition Shock, Nurses' Intention to Quit, Stress, Somatic Symptoms
- Trial name
- TCERN (NCT06423638)
- Testing
- Virtual Tai Chi Easy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Arizona
Knee Osteoarthritis
Remote Tai Chi for Knee Osteoarthritis
The goal of this pragmatic randomized trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of remote Tai Chi to treat knee pain in adults with knee osteoarthritis.
- Trial name
- TAICHIKNEE (NCT06384898)
- Testing
- Remote Tai Chi
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 480 people
- Sponsor
- Tufts Medical Center
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
The Effects of Tai Chi on Metabolic Dysfunction-associated Fatty Liver Disease in Middle-Aged and Older Adults
Background: Metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) is a liver condition primarily driven by metabolic dysfunctions that may progress to hepatitis, cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma.
- Trial name
- NCT06717828
- Testing
- Tai Chi Exercise, Regular Exercise, Control
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- Fujian Provincial Hospital
Sarcopenia in Elderly, Tai Chi
The Effect of Tai Chi Exercise Among Elders With Sarcopenia
Sarcopenia has been defined as a disease which presented as low muscles strength, low muscle quantity or quality and low physical activity.
- Trial name
- NCT05145036
- Testing
- Tai-Chi, Comprehensive training
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- China Medical University Hospital
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Tai Chi After Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Patients With COPD: A Randomized Trial
The main purpose of this study is to determine the feasibility and effects of a 6-month tai chi exercise program as compared to a 6-month group walking program and standard care for patients with COPD that have recently completed…
- Trial name
- LEAP (NCT01998724)
- Testing
- Tai Chi, Group Walking
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Cognitive Impairment, Dementia
Randomized Trial of Exercise and Social Interaction in a Community-Based Sample of Non-Demented Chinese Elders
A pilot randomized clinical trial was conducted in a random sample of 120 non-demented Chinese elders (ages 60-79) living in a defined community in Shanghai, China to compare the effects of interventions (fast walking, Tai Chi…
- Conditions
- Cognitive Impairment, Dementia, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer Disease
- Trial name
- SCIBHI (NCT01696019)
- Testing
- Fast walking, Tai Chi, Intellectual stimulation
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida
Healthy Aging
Tai Chi, Physiologic Complexity, and Healthy Aging
To evaluate the effects of Tai Chi-a mind-body exercise--on age-related loss of physiological complexity (using fractal and entropy based measures), and to understand the relationship between complexity, function and…
- Trial name
- NCT01340365
- Testing
- Tai Chi Exercise, Tai Chi
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Harvard University Faculty of Medicine
Sleep Disorder, Cardiovascular Diseases
Dose-effect Relationship of Tai Chi on Health Promotion in Different Age Groups
The purpose of this study is to investigate the physical and mental health status of middle-aged and elderly people of different ages and practicing Tai chi for different periods of time, so as to provide a strong theoretical…
- Conditions
- Sleep Disorder, Cardiovascular Diseases, Hypertension, Cognitive Impairment
- Trial name
- NCT06307483
- Testing
- Taichi group, Exercise group
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 499 people
- Sponsor
- Beijing Sport University
Mild Cognitive Impairment
Effects of Tai Chi Exercise on Cognition and Serum Biomarkers of Individuals With MCI
Most research on Tai Chi has been done in the area of balance and falls. Studies examining the effects of Tai Chi exercise on cognitive function are sparse especially in the population of MCI.
- Trial name
- MCI-TaiChi (NCT02552329)
- Testing
- Tai Chi exercise
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- Chiang Mai University
Sleep Disturbance
An Integration of Tai Chi and Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Sleep Disturbance in Older Adults
The investigators designed an RCT aimed at 1) exploring the effectiveness of combining TC with rTMS for synergistically improving sleep disturbances in community-dwelling older adults, 2) investigating the mediating roles of…
- Trial name
- NCT05808517
- Testing
- Tai Chi, repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Immunity
Tai-Chi-Chuan on Differentiation and Maturation of Dendritic Cells
Tai-Chi-Chuan (TCC), a branch of traditional Chinese martial arts, has been widely practiced since the 17th century. Recent studies have shown that TCC can improve cardiorespiratory function, muscle strength, humoral and cellular…
- Trial name
- NCT00322959
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mackay Memorial Hospital
Sleep
Improving Sleep in Lung Cancer Patients: A Trial of Aerobic Exercise and Tai-chi
Lung cancer is one of the commonest cancers around the world. Sleep disturbances are commonly reported by lung cancer patients. Meanwhile, disturbed sleep is associated with several health problems, including shortened survival…
- Trial name
- NCT04119778
- Testing
- Aerobic Exercise, Tai chi
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 226 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
Lung Cancer Patients
Aerobic Exercise and Tai-chi Interventions for Improving Survival in Lung Cancer Patients
This proposed study aims to examine the effect of classical aerobic exercise or tai-chi on 1-year survival rate of lung cancer patients compared to usual care, as a primary outcome of this study.
- Trial name
- NCT03482323
- Testing
- Exercise, Tai-Chi
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong