Ancient movements take on Parkinson's: tai chi and Qi-Gong face off
NCT ID NCT07662837
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study compares Tai Chi and Qi-Gong, two gentle movement therapies, to see which better improves balance and motor function in people with stage I Parkinson's disease. Fifty participants aged 50 to 65 will receive either Tai Chi or Qi-Gong alongside standard physical therapy for 8 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in motor function and balance using standard rating scales to identify the more effective rehabilitation approach.
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 and Qi-Gong
- What this could lead to
- If one approach proves more effective, it could point toward a preferred rehabilitation therapy for early Parkinson's, potentially slowing motor decline and reducing fall risk.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The interventions are complementary and not expected to cure Parkinson's.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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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
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About 50 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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May 2026
- Expected to finish
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Oct 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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50 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of PD based on the Hoehn \& Yahr staging system (Stages I). * Male or female patients aged between 50-65 years. * Currently receiving stable anti-Parkinsonian medication, with no changes in the treatment regimen for at least 3 months. * Basic self-care ability with no severe cognitive impairment (Mini-Mental State Examination \[MMSE\] score ≥24). Exclusion Criteria: * Depression, as assessed based on a score of \>16 for the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II). * Recent deep brain stimulation (DBS) treatment. * Use of medication that interferes with cognition, alertness, or attention. * Current participation in an exercise training program.
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Conditions
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How to take part
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The places running it
2 sites. The list below names each one and where it is.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ghurki Trust and Teaching Hospital
RECRUITINGLahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan
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The Meer's Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
RECRUITINGLahore, Pakistan
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