NCT06876012

Impact of Tai Chi in Cervical Myelopathy

Impact of Tai Chi on Balance and Fall Risk in Patients With Cervical Myelopathy

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 20 (estimated)
• Sponsor: West Virginia University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The goal of this observational study is to determine if patients with cervical myelopathy who participate in a Tai Chi program will demonstrate improved gait and balance compared to patients who undergo usual care. Participants must be 18 years or older and have a diagnosis of cervical myelopathy.

Detailed description

Patients who meet inclusion criteria and choose to participate will be randomized to either participate in a Tai Chi falls-prevention program or continue with usual care. Those in the Tai Chi program will attend a pre-determined number of Tai Chi classes for a period of approximately 6-8 weeks. Investigators will assess their gait and balance at the time of enrollment and at several timepoints after they have participated in the class (similar timepoints for those randomized to usual care).

Conditions

• Cervical Myelopathy
• Balance Assessment
• Fall Risk

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Tai Chi Program	Twelve sessions (six weeks) of a Tai Chi Program to assist with balance and fall risk.

Timeline

• Start date: 2026-12-01
• Primary completion: 2027-12-01
• Completion: 2028-07-01
• First posted: 2025-03-14
• Last updated: 2026-04-15