The impact of traditional mind–body exercises on pulmonary function, exercise capacity, and quality of life in patients with lung cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Mingqi Wu, Sidi Zhang, Hongka Zhang, Yijun Yin, Shiyun Wang, Weiwei Li, Jing Xiao, Zhanying Tang · 2025
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Mingqi Wu and co-authors review whether traditional Chinese mind-body exercises help people with lung cancer, in a 2025 paper. Practices such as Qigong, Tai Chi, and Baduanjin blend gentle movement, breath control, and focus.
The team pooled twenty-two trials with 1,827 patients. The exercises lowered anxiety and depression scores and improved sleep quality. Patients also walked farther in six minutes and scored better on lung function tests. Quality of life rose as well. The authors judge the practices a helpful add-on to standard care. They note the trials vary, so larger and stricter studies would strengthen the case.
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| CREATOR | Mingqi Wu, Sidi Zhang, Hongka Zhang, Yijun Yin, Shiyun Wang, Weiwei Li, Jing Xiao, Zhanying Tang |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2025 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 42 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |