Ancient chinese exercise tested for ostomy patients: could it ease fatigue and improve sleep?
NCT ID NCT07172087
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a modified version of Baduanjin, a gentle qigong exercise, is safe and helpful for people with colorectal cancer who have an ostomy. 258 participants will either do Baduanjin or walk five times a week for 12 weeks. Researchers will measure sleep quality, fatigue, and overall quality of life to see if the exercise makes a difference.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Modified Baduanjin qigong exercise
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a safe, gentle exercise option to improve sleep, reduce fatigue, and boost quality of life for people with a colostomy.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively small, early-stage study focused on symptom relief, not a cure. The benefits may be modest, and results may not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, Afffliated Cancer Hospital of University of Electronic Science and Technology of China
Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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