Ancient tai chi practice tested as Drug-Free sleep aid for cancer survivors

NCT ID NCT00690196

Summary

This study is testing whether the gentle mind-body exercise Tai Chi can help improve chronic insomnia in women who have survived breast cancer. Researchers are comparing Tai Chi to standard cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to see which is better at improving sleep quality, reducing fatigue, and lowering inflammation. The study involves 90 participants who have trouble sleeping at least three nights a week for over six months.

This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes NO responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for SLEEP INITIATION AND MAINTENANCE DISORDERS are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • UCLA Cousins Center for Psychoneuroimmunology

    Los Angeles, California, 91744, United States

Conditions

Explore the condition pages connected to this study.