Qigong for Multiple Sclerosis: A Feasibility Study
Qigong for Multiple Sclerosis: A Feasibility Study
What it found
A paper reports the results; we have not read it yet. See Papers below.
What was tested
Treatment tested
- Qigong
What it measured
Main measures
Feasibility Outcome 1: Number of participants recruited for the study
8 months
FeasibilityFeasibility Outcome 2: Number of participants retained in the study
10 weeks
FeasibilityFeasibility Outcome 3: Percent able to participate in qigong classes
10 weeks
FeasibilityFeasibility Outcome 4: Percent attendance in qigong classes
10 weeks
Feasibility
Other measures (11)
Clinical Measure 1: Walking speed assessed by the Timed-25-Foot-Walk Test
Baseline and 10 weeks
Disability progressionWalking and mobilityClinical Measure 2: Mobility, balance and walking ability assessed by the Timed-Up-and-Go Test
Baseline and 10 weeks
Walking and mobilityPhysical functionClinical Measure 3: Multidirectional mobility assessed by the Four-Square-Step-Test
Baseline and 10 weeks
Walking and mobilityClinical Measure 4: Physical and psychological well-being assessed by the Multiple Sclerosis Impact Scale (MSIS-29)
Baseline and 10 weeks
Physical functionQuality of life (reported by participants)Clinical Measure 5: Impact of multiple sclerosis on walking ability assessed by the Multiple Sclerosis Walking Scale (MSWS-12)
Baseline and 10 weeks
Walking and mobilityClinical Measure 6: Fatigue assessed by the Modified Fatigue Impact Scale Short Version (MFIS-5)
Baseline and 10 weeks
Thinking and memoryFatigueClinical Measure 7: Health-related quality of life assessed by the Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System global heath (mental and physical, v1.1)
Baseline and 10 weeks
Quality of life (reported by participants)Clinical Measure 8: Health-related quality of life assessed by the Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System physical function (v1.2)
Baseline and 10 weeks
Quality of life (reported by participants)Clinical Measure 9: Health-related quality of life assessed by the Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System fatigue (v1.0)
Baseline and 10 weeks
FatigueQuality of life (reported by participants)Clinical Measure 10: Health-related quality of life assessed by the Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System anxiety (v1.0)
Baseline and 10 weeks
Mood and sleepQuality of life (reported by participants)
Who could take part
MS (type not specified) · 18 and over
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Inclusion criteria
* Living in the Portland Metropolitan Area * Self-reported diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS - any type) * Demonstrated ability to walk 50 feet without assistance * Stable on disease-modifying or balance medications three months prior to baseline
Exclusion criteria
* Pregnant or nursing * Participated in qigong, tai chi, or yoga (>1 month) within six months prior to baseline * Had an MS relapse within 30 days prior to baseline.
As registered. Criteria can change, so ask the trial team or your neurologist.
About this trial
In the sponsor's words
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.
Papers
Results
Ben-Zacharia AB. Therapeutics for multiple sclerosis symptoms. Mt Sinai J Med. 2011 Mar-Apr;78(2):176-91. doi: 10.1002/msj.20245.Results
Nilsagard Y, Gunn H, Freeman J, Hoang P, Lord S, Mazumder R, Cameron M. Falls in people with MS--an individual data meta-analysis from studies from Australia, Sweden, United Kingdom and the United States. Mult Scler. 2015 Jan;21(1):92-100. doi: 10.1177/1352458514538884. Epub 2014 Jun 16.Results
Peterson EW, Cho CC, von Koch L, Finlayson ML. Injurious falls among middle aged and older adults with multiple sclerosis. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2008 Jun;89(6):1031-7. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2007.10.043.Results
Fischer M, Fugate-Woods N, Wayne PM. Use of pragmatic community-based interventions to enhance recruitment and adherence in a randomized trial of Tai Chi for women with osteopenia: insights from a qualitative substudy. Menopause. 2014 Nov;21(11):1181-9. doi: 10.1097/GME.0000000000000257.Results
Motl RW, Cohen JA, Benedict R, Phillips G, LaRocca N, Hudson LD, Rudick R; Multiple Sclerosis Outcome Assessments Consortium. Validity of the timed 25-foot walk as an ambulatory performance outcome measure for multiple sclerosis. Mult Scler. 2017 Apr;23(5):704-710. doi: 10.1177/1352458517690823. Epub 2017 Feb 16.Results
Taylor E, Taylor-Piliae RE. The effects of Tai Chi on physical and psychosocial function among persons with multiple sclerosis: A systematic review. Complement Ther Med. 2017 Apr;31:100-108. doi: 10.1016/j.ctim.2017.03.001. Epub 2017 Mar 2.Results
Buttolph L, Wooliscroft L, Bradley R, Zwickey H. Participant Perspectives on Community Qigong for People with Multiple Sclerosis. Integr Med Rep. 2023 Feb 1;2(1):26-34. doi: 10.1089/imr.2022.0079. Epub 2023 Feb 1.Results
Buttolph L, Corn J, Hanes D, Bradley R, Senders A. Community qigong for People with Multiple Sclerosis: A Pragmatic Feasibility Study. J Altern Complement Med. 2021 Jun;27(6):506-514. doi: 10.1089/acm.2020.0481. Epub 2021 Mar 26.Background
Li F, Harmer P, Fitzgerald K, Eckstrom E, Stock R, Galver J, Maddalozzo G, Batya SS. Tai chi and postural stability in patients with Parkinson's disease. N Engl J Med. 2012 Feb 9;366(6):511-9. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1107911.Background
Amano S, Nocera JR, Vallabhajosula S, Juncos JL, Gregor RJ, Waddell DE, Wolf SL, Hass CJ. The effect of Tai Chi exercise on gait initiation and gait performance in persons with Parkinson's disease. Parkinsonism Relat Disord. 2013 Nov;19(11):955-60. doi: 10.1016/j.parkreldis.2013.06.007. Epub 2013 Jul 5.
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History
Started
Feb 2017
Main results due
Mar 2018
Finished
Mar 2018