Comparative efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine qigong exercise on motor and non-motor outcomes in Parkinson's disease: a network meta-analysis - Takeaways - MDSpire

Comparative efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine qigong exercise on motor and non-motor outcomes in Parkinson's disease: a network meta-analysis

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  • Shaoyue Xu

  • Yaohuan Sun

  • Wei Chen

  • July 15, 2026

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    The study conducted a network meta-analysis to compare the efficacy of various traditional Chinese Qigong exercises in Parkinson's disease patients.

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    A total of 59 randomized controlled trials involving 3,743 patients were included in the analysis.

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    Baduanjin, Qigong, and Tai Chi showed improvements in motor symptoms, while Baduanjin, Liuzijue, Qigong, Tai Chi, and Wuqinxi improved gait performance.

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    Wuqinxi and Yijingjin were associated with better quality of life, and Tai Chi and Baduanjin were linked to reduced depressive symptoms.

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    Most pairwise comparisons revealed overlapping confidence intervals, indicating no statistically significant differences between most Qigong interventions.

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