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Ancient chinese practice tested to ease lupus fatigue and stress

NCT ID NCT02732470

Symptom relief Sponsor: University Hospital, Limoges Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether practicing Qi Gong, a gentle mind-body exercise, could improve quality of life in people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Thirty-three participants took part in weekly Qi Gong sessions for six months. Researchers measured changes in physical function, fatigue, and mood to see if this ancient practice helps manage lupus symptoms.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Qi Gong (mind-body practice involving gentle movements, postures, and breathing)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a safe, drug-free way to improve daily life and well-being for people with lupus.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study with only 33 participants and no comparison group, so results may not be reliable or apply to everyone. The benefit may be small or due to a placebo effect.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

33 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2016

Finished

Oct 2018

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) according the American Rheumatology Association (ARA) and/or Systemic Lupus International Collaborating Clinics (SLICC) Criteria * Free and Clarified Consent Term signature. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who have other rheumatologic diseases (rheumatoid arthritis, sjogren syndrome, fibromyalgia, ankylosis spondylitis); * Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Assessment Index (SLEDAI) \> 5; * Patients with malignancy; * Patients who do not accept the study rules as time and/or follow-up exercise program time proposed; * Suspected or pregnancy confirmation; * Patients with Inability or unwillingness to understand and/or sign informed consent

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

systemic lupus erythematosus

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Lupus erythematosus, systemic

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU de Limoges

    Limoges, 87042, France

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