Could tai chi soothe stubborn gut troubles?
NCT ID NCT04132804
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study explores whether practicing tai chi, a gentle mind-body exercise, can reduce symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C). Adults aged 18 to 70 with IBS-C will take part in tai chi sessions and report their symptom severity and satisfaction. The goal is to see if this low-impact practice offers relief without medication.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Tai Chi
- What this could lead to
- If it works, tai chi could offer a gentle, drug-free option for managing IBS-C symptoms.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study, so results may not apply to everyone. Tai chi may not reduce symptoms more than other relaxation methods.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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