Tai chi from home: new study tests heart failure relief for patients and caregivers
NCT ID NCT06876441
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a 12-week home-based tai chi program for people with chronic heart failure and their caregivers. Participants learn tai chi through videos and online coaching, aiming to improve heart function and reduce caregiver burden. The trial enrolls 256 sedentary adults with mild to moderate heart failure who own a smartphone.
What this could mean
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Active substance
home-based digital-assisted dyadic tai chi training program
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a safe, accessible way for heart failure patients and their caregivers to improve physical function and well-being at home.
What could go wrong
This is a behavioral intervention study, not a drug trial. Results may vary, and benefits might be modest or not apply to all heart failure types.
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The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University
RECRUITINGQingdao, Shandong, 266000, China
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