Tai Chi on Colorectal Cancer Survivors With Fatigue
| Status: | Recruiting |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Colorectal Cancer, Cancer, Other Indications |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Oncology, Other |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 4/21/2016 |
| Start Date: | October 2013 |
| End Date: | February 2017 |
Pilot Study of Effects of Tai Chi Easy on Colorectal Cancer Survivors Experiencing Fatigue
Age-adjusted colorectal cancer (CRC) mortality has declined over the past two decades for
both genders leading to significant increase in the proportion of CRC survivors. Fatigue is
one of the most consistently identified problems among CRC survivors, persisting a year or
more after diagnosis for some. Physical activity is critical to improve fatigue symptoms
among CRC survivors. It has been established in previous studies that CRC survivors who
engage in physical exercise report reduced fatigue and better quality of life compared to
those who lack physical exercise (Paddle, Au, & Courneya, 2008). However, it can be a
challenge to engage fatigued CRC survivors in physical activity. An alternative form of
physical exercise is Tai Chi Easy (TCEasy), a simple and repetitive form of exercise that
consists of movements with meditation. When performed at a moderate level, TCEasy provides
an alternative to standard moderate intensity aerobic exercise. Our Arizona State University
collaborators in this proposed study have experience in testing the same form of exercise
among women with breast cancer survivors. We intend to further study the effects of TCEasy
in improving fatigue and fatigue related symptoms among the colorectal cancer survivors.
both genders leading to significant increase in the proportion of CRC survivors. Fatigue is
one of the most consistently identified problems among CRC survivors, persisting a year or
more after diagnosis for some. Physical activity is critical to improve fatigue symptoms
among CRC survivors. It has been established in previous studies that CRC survivors who
engage in physical exercise report reduced fatigue and better quality of life compared to
those who lack physical exercise (Paddle, Au, & Courneya, 2008). However, it can be a
challenge to engage fatigued CRC survivors in physical activity. An alternative form of
physical exercise is Tai Chi Easy (TCEasy), a simple and repetitive form of exercise that
consists of movements with meditation. When performed at a moderate level, TCEasy provides
an alternative to standard moderate intensity aerobic exercise. Our Arizona State University
collaborators in this proposed study have experience in testing the same form of exercise
among women with breast cancer survivors. We intend to further study the effects of TCEasy
in improving fatigue and fatigue related symptoms among the colorectal cancer survivors.
Inclusion Criteria:
- 0.5 - 5 years following completion of treatment for CRC
- Age 18 and up
- Self-report of fatigue based on Fatigue Scale score of < 50
Exclusion Criteria:
- Recurrence of CRC or other active cancer
- Severe cachexia
- Dizziness
- Bone pain
- Severe nausea (as judged by the investigator)
- Uncontrolled diabetes
- Untreated hypothyroidism
- Practicing yoga, tai chi, qigong once a week or more
- Hemoglobin < 9.0 g/dL
- Unwilling to comply with scheduled visits and class participation, defined as
attendance in 6 or more classes
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