Effect of medical Qigong on cognitive function, quality of life, and a biomarker of inflammation in cancer patients: a randomized controlled trial

Oh, Byeongsang; Butow, Phyllis; Mullan, Barbara; Clarke, Stephen; Beale, Philip; Pavlakis, Nick; Lee, Myeong Soo; Rosenthal, David S.; Larkey, Linda; Vardy, Janette

doi:10.1007/s00520-011-1209-6

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“…A series of recent studies have indicated that there may be benefits of Qigong for cancer patients (across cancer diagnosis sites) during and after treatment, including reductions in fatigue, lowered C-reactive protein, and improved mood, cognitive function and quality of life [52–54]. A single study focused on prostate cancer survivors using Qigong showed significant improvements in fatigue and emotional distress [55].…”

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Randomized Controlled Trial of Qigong/Tai Chi Easy on Cancer-Related Fatigue in Breast Cancer Survivors

Larkey¹,

Roe²,

Weihs³

et al. 2014

ann. behav. med.

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Background Many breast cancer survivors experience fatigue, mood, and sleep disturbances. Purpose To compare a Meditative Movement practice, Qigong/Tai Chi Easy (QG/TCE), with sham Qigong (SQG), testing effects of meditation/breath aspects of QG/TCE on breast cancer survivors' persistent fatigue and other symptoms. Methods A double-blind, randomized controlled trial tested 12-weeks of QG/TCE versus SQG on fatigue, depression and sleep among 87 post-menopausal, fatigued breast cancer survivors, Stage 0-III, age 40–75. Results Fatigue decreased significantly in the QG/TCE group compared to control at post-intervention (p = 0.005) and 3 month follow-up (p = 0.024), but not depression and sleep quality. Improvement occurred over time for both interventions in depression and sleep quality (all p < 0.05). Conclusions QG/TCE showed significant improvement over time compared to SQG for fatigue, but not depression or sleep. Both QG/TCE and SQG showed improvement for two prevalent symptoms among breast cancer survivors, depression and sleep dysfunction.

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Randomized Controlled Trial of Qigong/Tai Chi Easy on Cancer-Related Fatigue in Breast Cancer Survivors

Larkey¹,

Roe²,

Weihs³

et al. 2014

ann. behav. med.

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“…Two small studies evaluated the impact of natural restorative environmental intervention on cognitive function in patients with breast cancer (Cimprich, 1993;Cimprich & Ronis, 2003). One study used a pre-and • Natural restorative environmental (Cimprich, 1993;Cimprich & Ronis, 2003) • Qigong (Oh et al, 2012) • Structured rehabilitation (Rottmann et al, 2012) • Vitamin E (Chan et al, 2004;Jatoi et al, 2005) • Pharmacologic approaches -Methylphenidate (Bruera et al, 1992;Butler et al, 2007;Escalante et al, 2014;Gagnon et al, 2005;Gehring et al, 2012;Gong et al, 2014;Lower et al, 2009;Mar Fan et al, 2008;Meyers et al, 1998;Schwartz et al, 2002 Both studies noted improvements in the capacity to direct attention for patients prior to adjuvant therapy. Further research is needed to explore its effect on cognitive function after cancer treatment.…”

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“…Qigong incorporates the practice of coordinated gentle exercise and relaxation through meditation and breathing. One study examined the effects of a 10-week medical qigong program in 81 patients with cancer (Oh et al, 2012). Although the researchers found significant improvement in perceived cognitive function, further testing using objective cognitive function tests is warranted to determine efficacy.…”

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Evidence-Based Interventions for Cancer- and Treatment-Related Cognitive Impairment

Ah¹,

Jansen²,

Allen³

2014

Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing

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Cancer- and cancer treatment-related cognitive impairment is a common, bothersome, and potentially debilitating symptom incurred by cancer survivors. Cognitive impairment has a significant impact on patients' day-to-day functioning and quality of life, but it remains under-recognized and undertreated. This article, which is an update from the initial Oncology Nursing Society Putting Evidence Into Practice for cancer- and cancer treatment-related cognitive impairment, provides a comprehensive critical review and summary of the evidence regarding interventions addressing cognitive impairment for cancer survivors. This article examines the effectiveness of interventions focused on cancer- and cancer treatment-related cognitive impairment, makes recommendations for practice, and identifies gaps in knowledge and areas for further research.

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“…However, as shown in Table 3, many of these exercise trials are limited by the use of a generalised quality of life (QoL) questionnaire containing subjective measures of cognitive function, such as the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer quality of life questionnaire (EORTC-QLQ C30) (Culos-Reed et al 2007, Livingston et al 2011, Oh et al 2012, Cormie et al 2014a, Buffart et al 2015. Subjective reports of cognitive function have not been validated as a means to assess cognitive function in cancer patients and are more closely associated with mood than objective measures of cognitive function (Wefel et al 2011).…”

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Cognitive decline in prostate cancer patients undergoing ADT: a potential role for exercise training

Mundell¹,

Daly²,

Macpherson³

2017

Endocrine-Related Cancer

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Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) is an effective and widely prescribed treatment for prostate cancer (PCa), but it is associated with multiple treatment-induced adverse effects that impact on various musculoskeletal and cardiometabolic health outcomes. Emerging research has shown that ADT is also associated with cognitive impairment, which has been linked to a loss of independence, increased falls and fracture risk and greater use of medical services. The aim of this review is to outline the evidence related to the effect of ADT use on cognitive function, and propose a role for exercise training as part of usual care to prevent and/or manage cognitive impairments for PCa survivors on ADT. The following results have been obtained from this study. ADT has been shown to adversely affect specific cognitive domains, particularly verbal memory, visuomotor function, attention and executive function. However, current clinical guidelines do not recommend routine assessment of cognitive function in these men. No studies have examined whether exercise training can preserve or improve cognitive function in these men, but in healthy adults', multimodal exercise training incorporating aerobic training, progressive resistance training (PRT) and challenging motor control exercises have the potential to attenuate cognitive decline. In conclusion, as treatment with ADT for men with PCa has been associated with a decline in cognition, it is recommended that cognitive function be routinely monitored in these men and that regular exercise training be prescribed to preserve (or improve) cognitive function. Assessment of cognition and individualised exercise training should be considered in the usual treatment plan of PCa patients receiving ADT.

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Effect of medical Qigong on cognitive function, quality of life, and a biomarker of inflammation in cancer patients: a randomized controlled trial

Abstract: Results suggest that MQ benefits cancer patients' self-reported CF, QOL, and inflammation. A larger randomized controlled trial including an objective assessment of CF is planned.

Cited by 187 publications

References 39 publications

Randomized Controlled Trial of Qigong/Tai Chi Easy on Cancer-Related Fatigue in Breast Cancer Survivors

Randomized Controlled Trial of Qigong/Tai Chi Easy on Cancer-Related Fatigue in Breast Cancer Survivors

Evidence-Based Interventions for Cancer- and Treatment-Related Cognitive Impairment

Cognitive decline in prostate cancer patients undergoing ADT: a potential role for exercise training

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