Qigong Improves Quality of Life in Lung Cancer Patients: A Randomised Controlled Trial
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Abstract
Background: Qigong is used by cancer patients, but its effect has not been adequately evaluated. Lung cancer is a widespread and lethal malignant disease.
Objective: The current study aimed to explore the effect of Qigong on quality of life, in lung cancer patients.
Methods: A total of 156 lung cancer patients were randomly assigned, at a 1:1 ratio, to receive a 6-week Qigong training (intervention group) or usual care (waitlist control group). The outcome was a composite score of the quality of life assessed through the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer, Core Quality of Life questionnaire, and Lung Cancer module was evaluated at baseline, the end of treatment, and at 12 weeks.
Results: Between groups, statistically significant improvements from baseline to 12th week were observed in global health status (p = 0.021), functional quality-of-life score (p = 0.001), and the symptom subscale of the quality-of-life scale (p = 0.002).
Conclusion: Qigong was effective and safe on the alongside core quality of life indicators.
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