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Study NCT ID:
NCT04585659
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2020-10-14
First Post:
2020-09-02
Is Gene Therapy:
True
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
Qigong for Multiple Sclerosis: A Feasibility Study
Sponsor:
National University of Natural Medicine
Organization:
Study Overview
Official Title:
Qigong for Multiple Sclerosis: A Feasibility Study
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2020-09
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
This feasibility study explores a community-based qigong intervention for people with multiple sclerosis (MS). The primary aim is to assess the feasibility of weekly community qigong classes for people with MS. The secondary aim is to explore the effects of qigong on balance, gait, mood, fatigue, and quality of life.
Detailed Description:
Qigong, a traditional Chinese mind-body exercise, has been shown to improve balance and gait in several neurological conditions; however, community-delivered qigong has never been assessed for people with multiple sclerosis (MS). We assessed the feasibility of community qigong classes for people with MS and explored outcomes of balance, gait, and quality of life (QOL).
Twenty adults with MS were randomly assigned to 10 weeks of community qigong classes or wait-list control. Feasibility criteria included recruitment, retention, adherence, and ability to participate in qigong movements. Secondary outcome measures included physical tests of mobility, gait and balance, and participant-reported mobility, depression, anxiety, fatigue, and QOL.
Because this is a small feasibility study, the data collected are meant to be hypothesis-generating. Any clinically meaningful trends toward improvement will justify further exploration of qigong for MS in a larger clinical trial.
Twenty adults with MS were randomly assigned to 10 weeks of community qigong classes or wait-list control. Feasibility criteria included recruitment, retention, adherence, and ability to participate in qigong movements. Secondary outcome measures included physical tests of mobility, gait and balance, and participant-reported mobility, depression, anxiety, fatigue, and QOL.
Because this is a small feasibility study, the data collected are meant to be hypothesis-generating. Any clinically meaningful trends toward improvement will justify further exploration of qigong for MS in a larger clinical trial.
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: