Effects of Qigong Therapy in MS Patients
The Effect of Qigong on Functional Outcomes, Balance, General Well-Being, and Depression in Patients Diagnosed With Multiple Sclerosis
What it found
No result yet.
What was tested
Treatment tested
- Qi gong Baduanjin Exercises
Compared with
- Conventional rehabilitation therapy
What it measured
Main measures
The Multiple Sclerosis Impact Scale-29 (MSIS-29)
before therapy and after therapy (6 weeks)
Quality of life (reported by participants)
Other measures (3)
The Berg Balance Scale (BBS)
Before therapy and after therapy (6 weeks)
Walking and mobilityBarthel Index
Before therapy and after therapy (6 weeks)
Walking and mobilityBladder, bowel and sexual functionBeck Depression Inventory (BDI)
Before therapy and after therapy (6 weeks)
Mood and sleep
Who could take part
MS (type not specified) · 18 to 65
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Inclusion criteria
* Aged 18-65 years, diagnosed with MS according to McDonald criteria, * Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) ≤5, able to walk independently or with minimal assistance, * No relapse or treatment changes in the last 30 days.
Exclusion criteria
* Participation in a mixed exercise program containing traditional Chinese exercises (Tai Chi, Qigong, Yoga, etc.) in the past 3 months, * Severe cardiopulmonary or musculoskeletal problems that could contraindicate traditional Chinese exercises, * Communication barriers due to cognitive issues, * Progressive comorbid conditions.
As registered. Criteria can change, so ask the trial team or your neurologist.
About this trial
In the sponsor's words
Chinese medical exercises (Qigong) are part of traditional Chinese medicine and martial arts, consisting of exercise sequences originating from China. These exercises have been used in China for thousands of years to maintain physical and psychological health and treat diseases. They have increasingly become a focus of modern medicine. Qigong is a practice that integrates concentration, visualization, breathing, posture, and movement techniques. Its goal is to enhance, activate, develop, and balance life energy (Qi). Study Type: Randomized controlled clinical trial. Upon reviewing the literature, no study was found comparing the practical application of Qigong exercises with conventional rehabilitation methods. This study aims to investigate the effects of Qigong on the overall well-being and balance of Multipl Sklerosis patients.
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History
Started
Dec 2025
Main results due
Apr 2026
Finished
May 2026