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Ancient dao-yin exercise may ease chemotherapy side effects in breast cancer patients

NCT ID NCT07262099

Symptom relief Sponsor: Tri-Service General Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a traditional Daoist exercise called Shangshou Dao-yin could improve sleep, body constitution, and quality of life in breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. 150 women who had surgery for breast cancer and were starting chemotherapy were assigned to either practice the exercise daily for 20 minutes or receive standard care. The results may show whether this gentle, equipment-free exercise helps reduce sleep problems and enhance well-being during cancer treatment.

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Active substance
Shangshou Dao-yin (a traditional Daoist mind-body exercise with gentle movements and breathing)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, equipment-free way to help breast cancer patients feel better during chemotherapy, with better sleep and quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study where patients chose their group, not a randomized trial, so results may be less reliable. The exercise may not work for everyone, and benefits might be modest.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

150 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2017

Finished

Nov 2019

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

20 to 99 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Newly diagnosed Stage I, II, or III breast cancer with surgical tumor removal followed by adjuvant chemotherapy. 2. Age ≥ 20 years. 3. Ability to walk independently without movement restrictions. 4. Able to communicate in Mandarin or Taiwanese. 5. Provided written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Regularly practicing Tai Chi or other mind-body exercises at the time of enrollment. 2. Pre-existing chronic illnesses or symptoms that may interfere with evaluation of chemotherapy-related side effects (e.g., chronic diarrhea, neuropathy, heart failure, thromboembolic disease, chronic pulmonary or renal disease, alopecia). 3. Pregnancy. 4. Severe psychiatric illness (e.g., schizophrenia, major depressive disorder).

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Conditions

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breast cancer breast neoplasm

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Breast cancer

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Tri-Service General Hospital

    Taipei, Taipei City, 11490, Taiwan

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