Feasibility Testing of a Tai Chi Program for Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy Treatment (TCT)
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Conditions studied: Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN), Peripheral Neuropathy Due to Chemotherapy, Peripheral Neuropathies, Neuropathy
In brief
This research is being done to determine whether a 12-week virtual Tai Chi training program, designed to improve balance and small nerve fiber function, is feasible and acceptable among cancer survivors with chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN).
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT06807294
- Run by
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
- People needed
- 21
- Starts
- 2026-01-16
- Expected to finish
- 2026-10-31
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-01-29
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Age 18 years old and older
- Cancer survivors with no evidence of disease (cancer);
- Completed neurotoxic chemotherapy, i.e., platinum agents, taxanes, vinca alkaloids, and bortezomib, at least three months before enrollment;
- A CIPN diagnosis based on symptom history, loss of deep tendon reflexes, or presence of symmetrical stocking-glove pain, numbness, or paresthesia;
- Answers "yes" to the following question: "Do you feel as though your balance is affected from experiencing CIPN?" or "Are you afraid of falling as a result of your CIPN?";
- On a stable regimen (no change in past three months) if taking anti-neuropathy or other pain medications;
- Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status Scale score ≤ 2
- Willing to adhere to all study-related procedures, including randomization to the Tai Chi or waitlist group, 2 in-person visits to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI) (one within 2 weeks of enrollment and one at week 12);
- Willing to adhere to requirement that no new pain medication be taken throughout the study period; and
- Individuals receiving endocrine therapy or targeted/antibody therapy, such as trastuzumab, pertuzumab, or immunotherapy, will be eligible to participate.
You may not qualify if…
- Patients who have received physical therapy or Tai Chi training, specifically for CIPN, in the past three months.
Where it is running
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute — Boston, Massachusetts, United States (enrolling)
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