Tai chi vs. wellness classes: which alters gut bugs in arthritis?
NCT ID NCT05186714
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This completed study compared 12 weeks of Tai Chi to wellness education in 72 adults aged 55+ with knee osteoarthritis. Researchers looked at changes in gut bacteria and joint symptoms. The goal was to gather early data for a future larger trial, not to prove any treatment works.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Tai Chi and wellness education
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help design larger studies to see if mind-body practices like Tai Chi improve osteoarthritis through changes in gut bacteria.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early exploratory study with only 72 participants. It is not designed to prove treatment effectiveness, only to gather preliminary data.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Tufts Medical Center, Rheumatology
Boston, Massachusetts, 02111, United States