Tai Chi and aerobic exercise for mood and sleep in late lung cancer
Part of Cancer, Lungs & breathing, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether Tai Chi and aerobic exercise can improve clusters of emotional symptoms—like anxiety, low mood, poor sleep, and fatigue—in people with late-stage non-small cell lung cancer. If you have these symptoms and are not already doing regular exercise programs, the trial may offer a structured way to feel better.
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Who can take part
- You have non-small cell lung cancer that is stage IIIB or IV, confirmed by pathology (biopsy/test results).
- You haven’t had another cancer diagnosis in the past year.
- In the past week, you have at least mild (1 or higher out of 10) sleep problems, anxiety, depression, and fatigue.
- You can communicate in Cantonese, Mandarin, or English, and you are alert and able to participate.
- You must NOT have a medical problem that would make exercise unsafe (for example, certain recent heart problems or active neurologic conditions).
- You are not currently in other exercise or mind-body classes, and you do not already do regular moderate exercise (150 minutes per week or more).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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