NCT07473180Active, not recruiting
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
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Last updated 16 Mar 2026
Brief summary (registry, in English)
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.
- Status (registry)
- Active, not recruiting
- Study type
- Interventional
- Enrollment
- 36 (estimated)
- First submitted
- 16 Nov 2025
- Start date
- 1 Dec 2025
- Primary completion date
- 30 Apr 2026
- Lead sponsor
- Baskent University
- Diseases
- Multiple sclerosis
- NCT number
- NCT07473180
What you commit to
- Study type: Interventional
- Planned participants: 36
- From 1 Dec 2025 to the primary completion date, 30 Apr 2026
- 1 site in 1 country
- Visits and tests: ask the trial team, the registry does not list them
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Who cannot take part
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Other illness
- Progressive comorbid conditions.
Other
- 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,
Who the study is looking for
- 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.
Age in the registry: 18 years to 65 years · Sex: All · Does not accept healthy volunteers
Sites (1)
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| Site | City | Country | Site status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baskent University Medical faculty Coordinator of this site? Confirm its status | Ankara | Turkey (Türkiye) | Unknown status |
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