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The efficacy of Tai Chi on the microbiome of patients with colorectal cancer: A pilot randomized controlled trial

The efficacy of Tai Chi on the microbiome of patients with colorectal cancer: A pilot randomized controlled trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600119373
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-02-26
Start date
2026-03-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-02

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Colorectal cancer

Interventions

Tai Chi intervention group:16-form Yang-style Tai Chi program
Self-managed control group:Self-managed physical activity (written ACSM exercise recommendation)

Sponsors

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Diagnosed with colorectal cancer confirmed by pathology, with no other cancer diagnosis within the previous year. 2. Karnofsky Performance Status (KPS) score >=70. 3. Aged 18 years or above. 4. Able to communicate in Cantonese or Mandarin. 5. Conscious and alert.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Somatic conditions that limit participation in exercise (e.g., limb loss, severe balance or postural instability, serious cardiopulmonary limitation, neurological or sensory deficits). 2. Current participation in any behavioral trial or instructor-led exercise program. 3. Regular practice of physical activity defined as >=150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week.

Design outcomes

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Gut microbiota diversity;Physical function;Psychological distress;Health-related quality of life;—

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactTakemura Naomi

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

naomi.takemura@polyu.edu.hk+852 2766 4135

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 14, 2026