Tai chi and checkups may boost hormone therapy adherence in seniors

NCT ID NCT02216162

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a program of regular geriatric checkups, nutrition support, and weekly Tai Chi classes could help women over 70 with breast cancer stay on their hormone therapy. The 12 participants had their blood tested over 3 years to see if they were taking their medication correctly. The goal was to reduce side effects like joint pain and improve quality of life, making it easier to complete the full 5-year treatment.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: adapted physical activity (Tai Chi) and enhanced geriatric follow-up
What this could lead to: If successful, this approach could help older breast cancer patients stay on their hormone therapy longer by managing side effects like joint pain.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study (12 participants) with no control group, so results may not apply widely. The intervention is supportive, not a treatment for cancer itself.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast neoplasm Patient Compliance

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

BREAST CANCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Claire Falandry

Lyon, France

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