Ba Duan Jin exercise for chronic insomnia with anxiety

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

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.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

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 it's running

• 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

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.