US Government Funded Research on Tai Chi

Recent NCCAM-supported studies have been investigating:

  • Tai chi for women recently diagnosed with breast cancer, to see if it helps them cope better, have less stress, and have an improved immune system and quality of life.
  • Tai chi compared with a cardiovascular exercise fitness program in terms of improving physical fitness and endurance, reducing stress, and improving well-being in adult survivors of cancer.
  • The effects of tai chi on physical and quality-of-life factors for patients who have chronic stable heart failure.
  • Tai chi for physical symptoms and psychological factors related to having osteoarthritis of the knee.
  • The effects of tai chi on rheumatoid arthritis, including on patients’ physical function and immunity.