Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?This clinical trial evaluates an online Tai Chi intervention to promote smoking cessation among cancer survivors. Tai chi is a practice that involves a series of slow gentle movements and physical postures, a meditative state of mind, and controlled breathing. It is a gentle form of exercise that can be done while sitting or standing and does not involve any medications or medical procedures. Tai chi originated as an ancient martial art in China. Over the years, it has become more focused on health promotion and rehabilitation. The use of Tai Chi may be beneficial for cancer patients who want to quit smoking.
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for adult cancer survivors (21+ years old) who finished treatment at least 3 months ago and are current smokers with a moderate interest in quitting. They must be able to join Zoom calls. People not eligible include those treated for cancer within the last 3 months, under 21, unable to use Zoom, or have low interest in stopping smoking.Inclusion Criteria
I am 21 years old or older.
Report at least moderate interest in quitting smoking (>=3 on a Likert type scale with 5 being very extremely interested)
Report smoking cigarettes in the past 30 days
+2 more
Exclusion Criteria
I am a cancer patient who hasn't been treated or was last treated within 3 months.
Non-smokers in the past 30 days
Report lower than moderate interest in quitting smoking (<3 on a Likert type scale with 5 being very extremely interested)
+3 more
Participant Groups
The study tests an online Tai Chi program designed to help cancer survivors quit smoking. It includes slow movements, posture exercises, meditation, and controlled breathing without medications or medical procedures. Participants will also undergo carbon monoxide measurement and surveys.
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Arm I (Tai Chi)Experimental Treatment6 Interventions
Participants receive access to the online WaQi program to practice Tai Chi supervised and home-based over 8 weeks. Participants also receive standard cessation treatment that includes a prescription or recommendation for NRT and CO testing on study.
Group II: Arm II (Standard cessation)Active Control6 Interventions
Participants receive standard cessation treatment that includes a prescription or recommendation for NRT and undergo CO testing on study. Participants also receive an 8-week online Tai Chi self-administered teaching module subscription at the end of the study.
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Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer CenterColumbus, OH
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer CenterLead Sponsor