NCT02274519

Brief Summary

Does Tai Chi Easy (TCEasy), a simple and repetitive form of exercise that consists of movements with meditation, improve quality of life in those afflicted with multiple myeloma undergoing autologous stem cell transplantation?

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
29

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable multiple-myeloma

Timeline
Completed

Started Feb 2015

Typical duration for not_applicable multiple-myeloma

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

October 22, 2014

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

October 24, 2014

Completed
3 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

February 1, 2015

Completed
3.7 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

October 1, 2018

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

October 1, 2018

Completed
Last Updated

April 19, 2019

Status Verified

April 1, 2019

Enrollment Period

3.7 years

First QC Date

October 22, 2014

Last Update Submit

April 17, 2019

Conditions

Keywords

multiple myelomaplasma cell disorderautologous stem cell transplant

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Quality of life

    Quality of life measures including pain, depression, anxiety, social isolation, and sleep utilizing NIH promis SF series

    30 days

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Time to engraftment

    15 days

  • Rate of febrile neutropenia

    30 days

Study Arms (2)

Tai Chi

EXPERIMENTAL

Group randomized to participate in Tai Chi intervention

Other: Tai Chi

Educational

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Group randomized to participate in educational intervention

Other: Education

Interventions

Tai ChiOTHER

Arm 1

Tai Chi

Arm 2

Educational

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Diagnosis of Multiple myeloma \> 18 years of age or greater
  • English speaking
  • General proficiency to read and write in English
  • Able to attend training session per study protocol
  • ECOG performance status 0-1

You may not qualify if:

  • Currently performs Tai Chi, Qi Gong, or Yoga at least once weekly or more
  • Syncopal event in prior 60 days
  • Current Grade 3 or \> neuropathy
  • Concurrent major depressive disorder or anxiety disorder (DSMIV)
  • Chronic Dizziness and/or vestibular disorders

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Mayo Clinic in Arizona

Scottsdale, Arizona, 85259, United States

Location

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Multiple MyelomaNeoplasms, Plasma Cell

Interventions

Tai JiEducational Status

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Neoplasms by Histologic TypeNeoplasmsHemostatic DisordersVascular DiseasesCardiovascular DiseasesParaproteinemiasBlood Protein DisordersHematologic DiseasesHemic and Lymphatic DiseasesHemorrhagic DisordersLymphoproliferative DisordersImmunoproliferative DisordersImmune System Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Mind-Body TherapiesComplementary TherapiesTherapeuticsExercise Movement TechniquesPhysical Therapy ModalitiesSocioeconomic FactorsPopulation Characteristics

Study Officials

  • Nandita Khera, MD, MPH

    Mayo Clinic

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE CARE
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

October 22, 2014

First Posted

October 24, 2014

Study Start

February 1, 2015

Primary Completion

October 1, 2018

Study Completion

October 1, 2018

Last Updated

April 19, 2019

Record last verified: 2019-04

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