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Tai chi takes on pain and falls in seniors

NCT ID NCT03705598

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Massachusetts, Boston Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study will test whether a 24-week Tai Chi program can reduce chronic pain, improve thinking and mobility, and lower fall risk in older adults (65+) who have pain in multiple body areas and are at risk for falls. 266 participants will be randomly assigned to Tai Chi or light exercise. The goal is to see if Tai Chi offers extra benefits for managing pain and preventing falls.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Tai Chi
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a safe, drug-free way for older adults to manage chronic pain and reduce fall risk.
What could go wrong
This is a behavioral intervention study, not a drug trial. Results may vary, and benefits might be modest or not apply to everyone. The trial hasn't started recruiting yet.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 266 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Sep 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Jul 2030

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

65 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. be 65 years or older 2. report chronic multisite (≥2 sites) musculoskeletal pain 3. have had 1 or more falls in the past year or current use of an assistive device (a cane or walker) 4. be able to walk 20 feet without help 5. be able to communicate in English Exclusion Criteria: 1. actively engage in moderate to vigorous exercise for more than 40 min/week 2. practiced Tai Chi or other mind-body exercise within the past year, or practiced Tai Chi or other mind-body exercise regularly for at least 3 months within the past 5 years 3. have cognitive impairment consistent with dementia (Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MOCA) score \< 18 after corrections), 4. have a diagnosis of a disease/condition that would interfere with their study participation (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, stroke, Parkinson's disease, degenerative neuromuscular disease, unstable cardiac disease, Alzheimer's disease or other dementia, terminal disease)

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Conditions

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Chronic Pain chronic pain syndrome

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Chronic pain Falls

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