Qigong and multicomponent exercise for people with panic disorder
Investigation of the Effects of Qigong Exercise Training and Multicomponent Exercise Training on Physical and Mental Health in People With Panic Disorder
This trial will test whether a Qigong-based multicomponent exercise program can reduce panic symptoms in adults diagnosed with panic disorder.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Dokuz Eylul University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Izmir) |
| Trial ID | NCT07439224 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This interventional trial enrolls adults aged 18–65 with a psychiatrist-diagnosed panic disorder to receive a combined Qigong (Baduanjin) and structured exercise program. Key exclusions are other psychiatric diagnoses and significant neurological, cardiopulmonary, musculoskeletal, visual, or hearing impairments that would prevent participation. Outcomes will be measured with symptom scales and functional quality-of-life assessments before and after the intervention. The protocol is delivered in person at a single center to determine feasibility and symptom change associated with the exercise program.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Adults 18–65 diagnosed with panic disorder who have no other psychiatric diagnosis and no major neurological, cardiopulmonary, musculoskeletal, visual, or hearing impairments are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: People with other psychiatric disorders, significant medical comorbidities, sensory impairments, or those unable to attend in-person exercise sessions are unlikely to benefit from this protocol.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the intervention could offer a low-cost, non-drug option that reduces panic attack frequency and improves daily functioning.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research supports exercise as beneficial for anxiety and panic symptoms, but evidence specific to Qigong (Baduanjin) in panic disorder is limited.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Being between the ages of 18-65 * Being diagnosed with "panic disorder" by a psychiatrist * Not having another psychiatric illness * Wanting to participate in the research voluntarily and signing the informed consent * Not having a history of communication or neuromusculoskeletal disease that would not allow the application of evaluation and treatment methods Exclusion Criteria: * Having a vision and/or hearing problem that would prevent participation in the study * History of neurological, cardiopulmonary and musculoskeletal system disease that would negatively affect participation in evaluation and treatment
Where this trial is running
Izmir
- Dokuz Eylul University — Izmir, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
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.