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Effect of Tai Chi as Treatment for IBS-C

NCT04132804 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 31

Last updated 2022-07-27

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Summary

The purpose of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of Tai Chi practice in reducing symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation (IBS-C).

Conditions

  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome With Constipation

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Tai Chi

Tai Chi Chuan (taijiquan) or Tai Chi is a mind-body practice borne of Chinese philosophy and martial arts which has been practiced for centuries to promote deep relaxation, strengthened health, and to prevent injuries and illness.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Kyle Staller, MD, MPH · Massachusetts General Hospital

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
70 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2020-07-21
Primary Completion
2021-04-30
Completion
2022-07-14

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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