RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06967974

Effects of Tai Chi on Chronic Insomnia Disorder Combined With Hyperarousal/Anxiety

Evaluation of Tai Chi for Chronic Insomnia Disorder Combined With Hyperarousal/Anxiety


Sponsor

Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing

Enrollment

80 participants

Start Date

Nov 1, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This study focuses on individuals with chronic insomnia combined with excessive arousal/anxiety, with the main objective of investigating the effectiveness of Tai Chi in treating CI with excessive arousal/anxiety.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing whether Tai Chi — a gentle, mindful movement practice — can help people who struggle with chronic insomnia made worse by anxiety or a state of constant mental over-alertness (called hyperarousal). **You may be eligible if...** - You are 18 or older with at least a junior high school education - You have been diagnosed with an insomnia disorder according to standard criteria - Your sleep quality score on a standard questionnaire is above 5 (poor sleep) - You experience notable anxiety symptoms (scoring 14 or above on a standard anxiety scale) - You are willing to participate and sign a consent form **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have a serious physical condition that prevents gentle exercise - You are currently taking sleep medications that cannot be adjusted - You have a major psychiatric disorder beyond anxiety/insomnia - You are unable to attend regular Tai Chi sessions Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHERTai Chi + Sleep Hygiene Education

Conduct simplified training on the 24 style Tai Chi; Sleep hygiene education includes adjusting sleep time, maintaining regular lifestyle habits, optimizing bedroom environment, reducing nighttime stimulation, avoiding thinking when going to bed, adjusting alarm clock positions, and reducing daytime napping.

OTHERSleep Hygiene Education

Participants will receive Sleep Hygiene Education, consisting of guidance on establishing healthy sleep habits, optimizing sleep environment, adjusting sleep schedules, reducing stimulants (e.g., caffeine, alcohol), and minimizing sleep-disruptive behaviors.


Locations(1)

Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University

Beijing, China

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