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Ancient Mind-Body exercise tested to combat chemotherapy muscle loss

NCT ID NCT07709429

Symptom relief Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 16, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study investigates whether a traditional Chinese mind-body practice called Baduanjin Qigong, combined with standard exercises, can improve muscle strength and quality of life in adults aged 35–55 with colorectal cancer who are undergoing chemotherapy. Participants will take part in supervised sessions three times a week for 12 weeks while continuing their regular treatment. The goal is to find a safe, accessible way to help patients stay stronger and feel better during cancer therapy.

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Active substance
a supervised Baduanjin Qigong exercise program combined with conventional exercises
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help colorectal cancer patients maintain muscle strength and feel better during chemotherapy.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 38 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The benefits of qigong may be modest and hard to separate from the effects of conventional exercise.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 38 people

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Expected to start

Jul 2026

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Expected to finish

Oct 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

35 to 55 years

Sex

Anyone

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ranges between 35 and 55 years. * Male \& female patients will participate in the study. * All patients with colorectal cancer undergoing chemotherapy. * All patients enrolled to the study will have their informed consent. * The patients will be instructed to report any side effects during the management. Exclusion Criteria: * Presence Patients with psychological disturbance or mental illness. * Cardiopulmonary disease. * Hypotensive patients. * Nerve, muscle, or joint disease, or other malignant tumors affecting movement. * Autoimmune disease.

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Conditions

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colorectal cancer colorectal neoplasm

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Colorectal cancer

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  • Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University

    Giza, Egypt

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