Effects o Laughing Qigong Program on Psychological Outcomes and the Physiological Immunological Responses
Breast Cancer Survivors

About this trial
This is an interventional health services research trial for Breast Cancer Survivors focused on measuring Laughing Qigong Program, well-being, salivary biomarkers
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1) female adult (18 years old); 2) diagnosed with stage I-III breast cancer; 3) major treatment completed at least 3 months ago (i.e. surgery, chemotherapy, and/or radiotherapy); and 4) no communication difficulties (visual and auditory). Exclusion Criteria: 1) having recurrent or metastatic breast cancer; 2) being involved in other studies at the same time, 3) patients who are unable to cooperate with the trial and follow-up; and 4) having a history of mental illness in past 3 months (major depression disorder)..
Sites / Locations
- National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
No Intervention
the principle of laughter plus Qigong
their current lifestyle for a 12-week
The basic method of " LQP " is the principle of laughter plus Qigong, combined with the sound of laughter, stretching the body, thereby activating the parasympathetic nerve, so that the body can automatically relax, and at the same time guide the individual to face their own emotions when facing pressure, and transform emotions into positive energy or relieve negative emotions through practice, so as to achieve the energy balance of body, mind and spirit.
After baseline testing, participants in the waitlist control group (CON) were asked to maintain their current lifestyle for a 12-week. Participants in the CON group will then undergo a 12-week fully supervised intervention.