Tai Chi for weight loss surgery patients
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial studies whether Tai Chi can help people who are waiting for weight loss surgery become more active. You would attend weekly Tai Chi classes at a Hartford HealthCare clinic for several weeks.
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Who can take part
- You are planning to have weight loss surgery at Hartford HealthCare.
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- Your BMI is 35 or higher.
- You are not very physically active (less than 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week).
- You can walk without using a cane or walker and attend in-person classes.
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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