Systematic review and meta-analysis shows Tai Chi improves sleep quality in cancer patients

This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the impact of Tai Chi on sleep quality among patients with cancer. The authors synthesized evidence from three randomized controlled trials conducted in China, encompassing a total sample size of 145 patients. The methodological quality of these trials was assessed as moderate.

The primary outcome measured was sleep quality. The meta-analysis found that Tai Chi significantly improved sleep quality compared to control conditions. The pooled effect size was a weighted mean difference of -3.34, with a 95% confidence interval ranging from -4.42 to -2.27. The p-value was less than 0.05, indicating statistical significance. No specific comparator details were reported in the abstract.

Safety data and adverse events were not reported in the source material. The authors acknowledge that the included trials had moderate methodological quality. Follow-up duration was not reported. These limitations suggest that while the findings are promising, further high-quality research is needed to confirm long-term benefits and safety profiles in this population.