CI

At a glance

ClinicalIndex Comparison Record
N/ACompleted· 31 enrolled / 31 target
Drug / intervention
Tai Chibehavioral
Likely dose
Not stated in record
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NCT04132804N/ACompletedUpdate Overdue (0.4/mo)Completion was 62mo ago

Pilot Study Investigating the Effect of Tai Chi as Treatment for IBS-C

Massachusetts General Hospital·interventional·Posted Oct 21, 2019·Updated Jun 18, 2026

In Brief

A clinical study evaluating Tai Chi for Irritable Bowel Syndrome With Constipation. Completed, enrolled 31 participants across 1 site.

Signals

Enrollment appears stalled

Detailed 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).

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
CountriesUnited States
Collaborators--

Timeline

N/ACompletedFinished
2020202120222023202420252026
First PostedOct 21, 2019
Enrollment StartJul 21, 2020
Primary CompletionApr 30, 2021
Study CompletionJul 14, 2022
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 9 monthsPosted 6.7 years ago

Arms & Interventions

Tai Chi Treatmentexperimental

All patients in the trial will receive 1-hour Tai Chi lessons once per week for a total of 8 weeks.

Behavioral: Tai Chi

Interventions

Tai Chibehavioral

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.