Spots Global Cancer Trial Database for Tai Chi Easy in Treating Cancer Survivors With Peripheral Sensory Neuropathy
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Trial Identification
Brief Title: Tai Chi Easy in Treating Cancer Survivors With Peripheral Sensory Neuropathy
Official Title: Pilot Study of Effects of Tai Chi Easy on Cancer Survivors Experiencing Neuropathy
Study ID: NCT01980368
Study Description
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.
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Eligibility
Minimum Age: 18 Years
Eligible Ages: ADULT, OLDER_ADULT
Sex: ALL
Healthy Volunteers: No
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Contact Details
Name: Donald Northfelt
Affiliation: Mayo Clinic
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
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