Ancient Mind-Body practice tested as fatigue fighter for men after cancer
NCT ID NCT03345563
First seen Jul 07, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study investigates whether a 12-week program of tai chi and qigong (called Body Mind Training) can reduce fatigue in male cancer survivors aged 55 and older. Participants are randomly assigned to the mind-body training, a light exercise-only group, or a usual-care group. Researchers will also measure changes in inflammation and gene activity to understand how the practice might work.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Tai chi and qigong (body-mind training)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to manage fatigue in male cancer survivors, improving daily energy and quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study. Fatigue is subjective, and results may not apply to all survivors. The intervention requires regular practice, which may be hard for some to maintain.
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Rutgers University
New Brunswick, New Jersey, 08901, United States
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