Tai chi tailored for Parkinson's shows promise in small trial
NCT ID NCT07297368
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tests whether a Parkinson's-specific Tai Chi program can improve movement and non-movement symptoms like balance, fatigue, and mood. Thirty adults with mild to moderate Parkinson's will either take Tai Chi classes plus usual care or just usual care for 12 weeks. The goal is to see if the program is practical and helpful enough to study in a larger trial.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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30 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2024
- Expected to finish
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Aug 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Idiopathic Parkinson's disease (Hoehn \& Yahr stage I-III) * Able to stand and participate in movement sessions * Stable medication dose for ≥ 4 weeks before study entry Exclusion Criteria: * Atypical or secondary parkinsonism * Advanced therapies (DBS, apomorphine infusion, jejunal levodopa) * Dementia (MoCA ≤ 21) * Other neurological or medical conditions limiting participation * Inability to commit to scheduled sessions
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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King's College Hospital
London, SW9 8RR, United Kingdom
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