A randomized controlled trial of qigong on fatigue and sleep quality for non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma patients undergoing chemotherapy

Yeh, Mei Ling; Chung, Youngjoo

doi:10.1016/j.ejon.2016.05.003

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“…As a mind-body practice, Qigong combines meditation, respiratory regulation, and slow physical activity with or without visual imagery to harmonize the body, spirit, and mind. [11–13] It originates from Chinese history and philosophy, which dates back several centuries. [14] Qigong is an important practice in traditional Chinese medicine that aims to maintain physical health, psychological health, manage symptoms, and promote recovery.…”

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The therapeutic effects of qigong in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the stable stage: a meta-analysis

Tong

Liu

Zhu

et al. 2019

BMC Complement Altern Med

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Objectives Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one global disease. Lung function gradually declines. Medication does not fully reverse the airflow limitation. Qigong’s role in COPD rehabilitation has been assessed. We aimed to assess the effects of Qigong practised by COPD patients. Methods Eligible articles were obtained through a systematic search. The databased were search on October 8, 2017, and the date range of the searches in the electronic databases had no upper limit. The Cochrane risk-of-bias tool was used to evaluate the quality of the eligible studies. Mean differences with 95% confidence intervals were utilized to analyse the results. Results Ten included studies contained 993 participants. Statistical improvements occurred in the 6-min walk distance (6MWD) (MD, 30.57 m; 95% CI, 19.61–41.53 m; P < 0.00001); forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV1) (MD, 0.32 L; 95% CI, 0.09–0.56 L; P < 0.001); forced vital capacity rate of 1 s (FEV1/FVC) (MD, 2.66%; 95% CI, 1.32–2.26%; P = 0.0001); forced expiratory volume in 1 s/predicted (FEV1/pre) (MD, 6.04; CI, 2.58–9.5; P = 0.006); Monitored Functional Task Evaluation (MD, 0.88; 95% CI, 0.78–0.99; P < 0.00001); COPD Assessment Test for exercise (MD, − 5.54; 95% CI, − 9.49 to − 1.59; P = 0.006); Short Form-36 Health Quality Survey (SF-36)–General Health (MD, 5.22; 95% CI, 3.65–6.80; P < 0.00001); and Short Form-36 Health Quality Survey (SF-36)–Mental Health (MD, − 1.21; 95% CI, − 2.75 to 0.33; P = 0.12). Conclusions In this meta-analysis of RCTs between ten included studies, we found that Qigong can improve COPD patients in lung function, exercise capacity and quality of life who were in the stable stage. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12906-019-2639-9) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.

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The therapeutic effects of qigong in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the stable stage: a meta-analysis

Tong

Liu

Zhu

et al. 2019

BMC Complement Altern Med

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“…In recent years, more and more studies have confirmed that Qigong can help to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and has beneficial effects on the digestive and endocrine systems, both of which contribute to physical and mental health. [43][44][45][46] PLWNT is one of the traditional exercises. It was written by a hundred-year-old man named Kai Fang in the Qing Dynasty, and it has a long history.…”

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“…In previous studies, Qigong improved fatigue, depression, and sleep in patients with CFS. 46,47 However, so far, no studies have been conducted to introduce PLWNT Qigong to regulate fatigue, depression, and sleep. Although in recent years the PLWNT has become an area of interest for both researchers and clinicians, few related interventions have been proposed or tested.…”

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The effect of the Prolong Life With Nine Turn Method (Yan nian jiu zhuan) Qigong on patients with chronic fatigue syndrome: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Xie

You

Yang

et al. 2019

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Background Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is characterized by persistent fatigue, which often leads to physical and psychological damage. However, there is currently no clear explanation for this syndrome. Most treatments are based on symptoms, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is considered to be one of the most effective treatments. Little is known about the Prolong Life With Nine Turn Method (PLWNT) Qigong, a combination of complex two-way traffic path connecting the cognitive center and the enteric nerves. In this study protocol, we explored the effectiveness of PLWNT on gastrointestinal function, physical and mental fatigue, and sleep quality in patients with CFS. Methods/design A randomized controlled trial consisting of 90 patients will be divided into treatment A and B groups. The treatment group will be treated with either CBT or PLWNT. Both treatment groups will include a supervised intervention at the Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine once a week, and the remaining six days will be completed at home over 12 consecutive weeks. Both treatments will take three months. Qualified participants in accordance with the inclusion criteria and signed informed consent will be recruited. The primary outcome variable is to explore the regulation mechanism of the brain-gut axis in patients with chronic fatigue and the Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory (MFI-20). Secondary outcomes are the Short Form 36-item Health Survey (SF-36), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), which will be completed before and after the intervention. Discussion This will be the first randomized controlled clinical trial to introduce the PLWNT method for the treatment of CFS. If our results demonstrate that CBT or PLWNT nterventions are more effective, this will provide a quality treatment for patients with chronic fatigue and optimize their guidance.

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“…[ 40 – 43 ] Which is the skill of body-mind exercise that integrates the 3 adjustments of body, breath and mind into “one.” [ 40 – 45 , 75 ] Compared with conventional exercise modalities (e.g., resistance training, muscular endurance training, and strength training), Qigong is simple, soft and relax, and the playing space and exercise equipment are not restrictive. [ 46 , 49 , 50 , 61 , 63 , 64 ] In recent years, an increasing number of studies have documented the effectiveness of Qigong exercise in helping people improve their physical health and reduce anxiety, improve hedonistic tone, have beneficial effects on the cardiovascular, respiratory and endocrine systems, and strengthen the immune system. [ 41 , 42 , 46 , 51 , 56 , 64 – 75 , 102 – 106 ]…”

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“…What is more, it can be practiced any place and any time, without any special equipment. [ 46 , 49 , 50 , 61 , 63 , 64 ] A growing research suggests that Qigong may promote beneficial changes in the central nervous system (CNS), including favorable changes in dopaminergic and other neurochemical systems as well as effective for hormonal variation in the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) and/or hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis (HPAA), and glucose use in specific regions of the brain associated with mood elevation, memory, and attentional processing, including the hippocampus, prefrontal cortex, and anterior cingulate gyrus. [ 41 , 42 , 46 , 51 , 56 , 64 – 74 ]…”

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The effect of Three-Circle Post Standing (Zhanzhuang) Qigong on the physical and psychological well-being of college students

Guo

Zhang³

et al. 2018

Medicine

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Background:The physical and mental health of college students tends to continuously decline around the world due to lifestyle or behavior habits changes, and pervasive presence of the Internet. Thus it is urgent to improve their health in college life. As a traditional Qigong form is practiced mainly in a standing posture. Three-Circle Post Standing Qigong (TCPSQ) is suitable for regular practicing and has beneficial effects on improving the physiological function and psychological emotion by adjusting body, breathing, and mind. The aim of the 3 adjustments is to achieve a state of harmonious unity-integrating these adjustments into “one.” In this study protocol article, we will systematically explore the effectiveness and safety, feasibility of TCPSQ on physical and psychological outcomes of the college students and deeply understand the state of harmonious unity-integrating adjustments of body, breath, and mind into “one.”Method/design:We will conduct a randomized, assessor, and statistician blinded, parallel-controlled trial comparing the beneficial effect of TCPSQ in college students. A total of 80 eligible college students from the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine (BUCM) will be recruited and randomly allocated into TCPSQ training or unaltered lifestyle control group according 1:1 allocation ratio with allocation concealment. TCPSQ intervention will last 10 weeks. The study period is 18 weeks including a 10-week supervised intervention and a 8-week follow-up. The relevant physical and psychological outcomes, adverse events, and safety will be evaluated at baseline, 6 weeks (at the mid-point of intervention), 11 weeks (at the end of intervention), and 19 weeks (after the 8-week follow-up period) by blinded independent outcome assessors.Discussion:This is the first randomized controlled trial protocol from the perspective of Qigong connotation to systematically investigate the effect of TCPSQ for the physical and mental health of a college student population. If the results in our study prove a significant intervention effect, this would provide preliminary higher-quality evidence and establish an optimal guidance for the application of TCPSQ exercise program among a college student population.Ethics and dissemination:The study was approved by the ethics committee of the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine (approval number: 2018BZHYLL0109). A SPIRIT checklist is available for this protocol. The trial was registered in Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (WHO ICTRP member). Registration number: ChiCTR-BON-17010840.

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A randomized controlled trial of qigong on fatigue and sleep quality for non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma patients undergoing chemotherapy

Cited by 42 publications

References 29 publications

The therapeutic effects of qigong in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the stable stage: a meta-analysis

The therapeutic effects of qigong in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the stable stage: a meta-analysis

The effect of the Prolong Life With Nine Turn Method (Yan nian jiu zhuan) Qigong on patients with chronic fatigue syndrome: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

The effect of Three-Circle Post Standing (Zhanzhuang) Qigong on the physical and psychological well-being of college students

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