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Music therapy (MT)and Tai Chi exercise are emerging as promising complementary interventions in cancer care. However, their comparative effectiveness remains uncertain. This systematic review aims to evaluate and compare the effects of MT and Tai Chi exercise on anxiety, depression and quality of life among patients with cancer .<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods and analysis<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocols (PRISMA-P) guidelines, a comprehensive search will be conducted in databases including PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus and CNKI for randomised controlled trials (RCTs) published up to March 2025. Studies assessing the effects of either intervention on cancer patients will be included. The primary outcomes are anxiety and depression, while quality of life is considered a secondary outcome. 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