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Observational Trial of Qigong for Patients in Pain

Completed
Conditions
Chronic Pain
Interventions
Behavioral: qigong
Registration Number
NCT04279639
Lead Sponsor
Nova Scotia Health Authority
Brief Summary

This observational study documented outcomes resulting from qigong practice as a complementary self-care practice. All subjects continued with their usual medical care. Recruitment was passive, and participants consisted of those who encountered the practice as part of an earlier clinical trial, or entered the program prior to the observational period (posted information, word-of-mouth), or entered during the observational period (posted information).

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
35
Inclusion Criteria
  • Those undertaking qigong practice as a complementary self-care practice at the Pain Management Unit
Exclusion Criteria
  • None

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
qigong practiceqigongPatients in this arm participated in qigong as part of their treatment at the Pain Management Unit
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Brief Pain Inventory8 week intervals

Brief Pain Inventory, short form. Minimum is 0 (no pain), maximum is 10 (most pain)

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Profile of Mood States8 week intervals

Profile of Mood States. Minimum is 30 (less depressed), maximum is 150 (more depressed)

health-related quality of life8 week intervals

Short Form-12 item, Version 2 (SF-12V2). Minimum is 12 (lowest Quality of life), maximum is 56 (best Quality of life)

Sleep8 week intervals

Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index. Minimum is 0 (best sleep), maximum is 21 (poor sleep).

Fatigue8 week intervals

Chronic Fatigue Scale. Minimum is 0 (no fatigue), maximum is 42 (most fatigue).

Practice log8 week intervals

Weekly Practice log

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