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Behavioural Intervention

Tai Chi for Cancer Survivors

Phase < 1

Waitlist Available

Led By Ce Shang, PhD

Research Sponsored by Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up up to 6 months post-intervention

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial looks at whether Tai Chi can help cancer survivors quit smoking. It is an ancient Chinese exercise that uses gentle movements, postures, and breathing to promote health. No meds or procedures involved.

Who is the study for?

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.

What is being tested?

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.

What are the potential side effects?

Since Tai Chi is a non-invasive exercise with meditative aspects, it typically does not cause severe side effects. However, participants may experience mild discomfort like muscle soreness or fatigue from the physical activity.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ up to 6 months post-intervention

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~up to 6 months post-intervention

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to 6 months post-intervention for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

CO verification

Cigarette Dependence Scale (12 item)

Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale

+1 more

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

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.

Treatment

First Studied

Drug Approval Stage

How many patients have taken this drug

Nicotine Replacement

2019

Completed Phase 2

~420

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