Tai chi may help you regain balance after colorectal surgery
NCT ID NCT07451444
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether tai chi or core stability exercises better improve balance in people who had colorectal surgery. Sixty adults aged 25 to 40 did either tai chi or core exercises for 8 weeks, starting 10 days after surgery. Researchers measured balance using the Star Excursion Balance Test and the Berg Balance Scale.
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 exercises and core stability exercises
- What this could lead to
- If tai chi proves better, it could offer a gentle, effective way to improve balance after colorectal surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 60 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the exercises may not be suitable for all patients.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cairo University . Mataria teaching Hospital
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
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