Description Module
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Description Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-24 @ 5:47 PM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-24 @ 5:47 PM
NCT ID:
NCT01980368
Brief Summary:
This pilot clinical trial studies how well Tai Chi Easy works in treating cancer survivors with peripheral sensory neuropathy. Tai Chi Easy is a simple and repetitive form of exercise that consists of movements with meditation and may improve peripheral neuropathy symptoms among cancer survivors.
Detailed Description:
PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:
I. Examine effects of Tai Chi Easy (TCEasy) exercise intervention on peripheral sensory neuropathy of cancer survivors who have chemotherapy compared with an educational control (EC) intervention.
OUTLINE: Patients are randomized to 1 of 2 groups.
GROUP I (TAI CHI EASY): Patients attend Tai Chi Easy class for 60 minutes once a week for 6 weeks. Patients also receive a DVD and exercise manual of Tai Chi Easy exercises and are encouraged to practice at home for 30 minutes most days per week for 6 weeks.
GROUP II (EDUCATIONAL CONTROL): Patients receive readings each week and attend a book club to discuss the readings for 60 minutes once a week for 6 weeks.
After completion of study, patients are followed up at 2 months.
Study:
NCT01980368
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT01980368