Tai chi for nerve damage from chemo
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests whether tai chi can help cancer survivors with nerve damage from chemotherapy. You will be randomly assigned to take tai chi classes or join a waitlist group, and the study tracks changes in balance, nerve pain, and quality of life.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older
- Your cancer is gone (no signs of it)
- You finished chemotherapy that can cause nerve damage at least 3 months ago
- You have nerve damage symptoms like numbness, tingling, or pain in your hands or feet
- You feel your balance is affected or you are afraid of falling because of nerve damage
- You are willing to come to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute twice over 12 weeks and not start new pain meds during the study
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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