Ba Duan Jin exercise for chronic insomnia with anxiety
Effectiveness of Ba Duan Jin Exercise on Chronic Insomnia (CI) With Hyperarousal/Anxiety
This study is testing whether practicing Ba Duan Jin, a traditional Chinese exercise, can help people with chronic insomnia and anxiety sleep better and feel less anxious compared to just getting sleep education.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 84 (estimated) |
| Ages | 8 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Beijing) |
| Trial ID | NCT06969079 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This randomized controlled trial evaluates the effectiveness of Ba Duan Jin, a traditional Chinese Qigong exercise, in treating chronic insomnia (CI) accompanied by hyperarousal and anxiety symptoms. The study will recruit 84 participants diagnosed with CI, randomly assigning them to either a Ba Duan Jin plus Sleep Hygiene Education (SHE) group or an SHE-only group. Over six weeks, participants in the Ba Duan Jin group will practice daily for 50 minutes, aiming to improve sleep quality and reduce anxiety. The trial seeks to explore alternative therapies that may alleviate the limitations of pharmacotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals aged 8 years and older diagnosed with insomnia disorder and experiencing anxiety symptoms.
Not a fit: Patients with severe physical illnesses, major psychiatric disorders, or those currently undergoing psychological therapy may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide a non-pharmacological treatment option for patients suffering from chronic insomnia and anxiety.
How similar studies have performed: Preliminary studies have suggested that mind-body exercises like Ba Duan Jin can positively influence sleep patterns and psychological well-being, indicating potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Diagnosed with Insomnia Disorder according to DSM-5 criteria. 2. Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) total score \> 5. 3. Age ≥ 8 years. 4. Educational level of at least junior high school. 5. Voluntarily agree to participate and sign informed consent. 6. Presence of anxiety symptoms, defined as a Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAMA-14) score ≥ 14. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Presence of severe physical illnesses or major psychiatric disorders, or assessed to be at risk of suicide. 2. Diagnosis or suspicion of sleep breathing disorder, restless legs syndrome, circadian rhythm sleep disorder, or engaged in night-shift work. 3. Pregnancy or breastfeeding. 4. Currently undergoing any form of psychological therapy.
Where this trial is running
Beijing
- Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University — Beijing, China (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Hongxing Wang, MD & PhD
- Email: wanghongxing@xwh.ccmu.edu.cn
- Phone: +86 13911127385
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.