RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06969079

Ba Duan Jin for CI With Hyperarousal/Anxiety

Effectiveness of Ba Duan Jin Exercise on Chronic Insomnia (CI) With Hyperarousal/Anxiety


Sponsor

Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing

Enrollment

84 participants

Start Date

Nov 1, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Ba Duan Jin exercise in treating chronic insomnia (CI) with comorbid hyperarousal and anxiety symptoms.


Eligibility

Min Age: 8 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing whether Ba Duan Jin — a traditional Chinese gentle exercise and breathing practice similar to Qigong — can help people with chronic insomnia who also experience anxiety or chronic mental over-alertness (hyperarousal). **You may be eligible if...** - You are 8 or older with at least a junior high school education - You have been diagnosed with insomnia disorder based on standard criteria - Your sleep quality score on a standard test is above 5 (poor sleep) - You experience notable anxiety symptoms - You are willing to join and sign an informed consent form **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have a serious psychiatric condition (such as psychosis or severe depression) - You have physical limitations that prevent gentle exercise - You are currently receiving another psychological treatment for sleep - You have a medical condition that better explains your insomnia Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALBa Duan Jin Exercise plus Sleep Hygiene Education

Participants will receive Ba Duan Jin exercise combined with Sleep Hygiene Education. The Ba Duan Jin intervention consists of eight traditional Chinese Qigong movements performed daily for 6 weeks, with each session lasting 50 minutes, accompanied by structured sleep hygiene counseling.

BEHAVIORALSleep Hygiene Education

Participants will receive Sleep Hygiene Education (SHE) alone, 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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