Ba Duan Jin for CI With Hyperarousal/Anxiety
Effectiveness of Ba Duan Jin Exercise on Chronic Insomnia (CI) With Hyperarousal/Anxiety
Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing
84 participants
Nov 1, 2024
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
Inclusion Criteria6
- Diagnosed with Insomnia Disorder according to DSM-5 criteria.
- Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) total score \> 5.
- Age ≥ 8 years.
- Educational level of at least junior high school.
- Voluntarily agree to participate and sign informed consent.
- Presence of anxiety symptoms, defined as a Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAMA-14) score ≥ 14.
Exclusion Criteria4
- Presence of severe physical illnesses or major psychiatric disorders, or assessed to be at risk of suicide.
- Diagnosis or suspicion of sleep breathing disorder, restless legs syndrome, circadian rhythm sleep disorder, or engaged in night-shift work.
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- Currently undergoing any form of psychological therapy.
Interventions
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.
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.
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NCT06969079