Online Tai Chi program to help cancer survivors quit smoking
A Tai Chi Intervention to Promote Smoking Cessation Among Cancer Survivors
NA · Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center · NCT05941858
This study tests whether an online Tai Chi program can help cancer survivors quit smoking better than just using standard resources alone.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 21 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Columbus, Ohio) |
| Trial ID | NCT05941858 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial evaluates an online Tai Chi intervention aimed at promoting smoking cessation among cancer survivors. Participants will be randomized into two groups: one receiving an 8-week supervised online Tai Chi program alongside standard cessation resources, and the other receiving standard cessation resources with access to a self-administered Tai Chi module after the study. The study aims to assess the effectiveness of Tai Chi in reducing cigarette dependence and increasing quit attempts among participants aged 21 and older who are interested in quitting smoking.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are cancer survivors aged 21 and older who have smoked tobacco in the past 30 days and express a moderate to high interest in quitting.
Not a fit: Patients who are non-cancer survivors, under 21 years old, or who have not smoked in the past 30 days may not receive benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could provide cancer survivors with a holistic approach to quitting smoking, improving their overall health and well-being.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of Tai Chi for smoking cessation is a novel approach, similar interventions focusing on physical activity and mindfulness have shown promise in other studies.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Cancer survivor (i.e., have had a cancer diagnosis) * Age 21 years and older * English speaking/reading * Report smoking tobacco in the past 30 days * Report at least moderate interest in quitting smoking (\>= 3 on a Likert type scale with 5 being very extremely interested) * Can participate in Zoom calls for orientation and intervention * Have access to a smartphone or tablet * Willing to download a free application (app) * Can commit to the 8-weeks intervention (WaQi program) * Are not currently or have not regularly practiced Tai Chi in the last 6 months * Willing to blow into a device (for carbon monoxide measurements) Exclusion Criteria: * Non-cancer survivors * Patients under 21 years old * Non-English speaking/reading * Non-smokers in the past 30 days * Report lower than moderate interest in quitting smoking (\< 3 on a Likert type scale with 5 being very extremely interested) * Cannot to participate Zoom calls for orientation and intervention * No access to a smartphone or tablet * Not willing to download a free app * Cannot commit to the intervention * Has practiced Tai Chi regularly in the last 6 months * Not willing to blow into a device * Eligible, but sampling quotas full
Where this trial is running
Columbus, Ohio
- Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center — Columbus, Ohio, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Ce Shang, PhD — Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
- Study coordinator: The Ohio State Comprehensive Cancer Center
- Email: OSUCCCClinicaltrials@osumc.edu
- Phone: 800-293-5066
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Cancer, Smoking Cessation, Tai Chi