Effects of Tai Chi Chuan on Psychobiological Indicators of Anxiety and Sleep Quality in Young Adults

NCT ID: NCT01624168

Last Updated: 2016-01-08

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

75 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2013-01-31

Study Completion Date

2014-08-31

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this study is to determine the feasibility of a 10-week tai chi chuan intervention as a treatment for anxiety and sleep quality in young adults.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Anxiety

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Anxiety Management Education

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

Anxiety Management Education

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

written materials on management of anxiety for self-study

10 week tai chi intervention

10 week course in Evidence Based Tai Chi meeting 2 times per week

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

10 week tai chi intervention

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

10 weeks of instruction in Evidence Based Tai Chi meeting 2 times per week

Enhanced tai chi instruction

10 weeks of instruction in Evidence Based Tai Chi meeting 2 times per week plus DVD for home practice

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Enhanced tai chi instruction

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

10 weeks of instruction in Evidence Based Tai Chi meeting 2 times per week plus DVD for home practice

Interventions

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Anxiety Management Education

written materials on management of anxiety for self-study

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

10 week tai chi intervention

10 weeks of instruction in Evidence Based Tai Chi meeting 2 times per week

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Enhanced tai chi instruction

10 weeks of instruction in Evidence Based Tai Chi meeting 2 times per week plus DVD for home practice

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* mild to severe symptoms of anxiety
* interest in participating in an exercise intervention
* willingness to accept randomization
* provides informed consent
* low or moderate risk for acute cardiovascular event

Exclusion Criteria

* currently receiving psychotherapy or medication for psychological problems
* current suicide or homicide risk
* current or history of psychosis
* current alcohol or substance dependence
* high risk for an acute cardiovascular event
* current use of prescription drugs with potential to influence the parasympathetic or sympathetic nervous system
* current or previous extensive involvement in mind-body exercise
* symptoms of severe depression
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

40 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Appalachian State University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Karen Caldwell

Professor

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Karen L. Caldwell, PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Appalachian State University

Locations

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Appalachian State University

Boone, North Carolina, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

References

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Caldwell K, Harrison M, Adams M, Quin RH, Greeson J. Developing mindfulness in college students through movement-based courses: effects on self-regulatory self-efficacy, mood, stress, and sleep quality. J Am Coll Health. 2010 Mar-Apr;58(5):433-42. doi: 10.1080/07448480903540481.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 20304755 (View on PubMed)

Caldwell K, Harrison M, Adams M, Triplett NT. Effect of Pilates and taiji quan training on self-efficacy, sleep quality, mood, and physical performance of college students. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2009 Apr;13(2):155-63. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2007.12.001. Epub 2008 Feb 20.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 19329051 (View on PubMed)

Caldwell K, Emery L, Harrison M, Greeson J. Changes in mindfulness, well-being, and sleep quality in college students through taijiquan courses: a cohort control study. J Altern Complement Med. 2011 Oct;17(10):931-8. doi: 10.1089/acm.2010.0645. Epub 2011 Oct 14.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 21999153 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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EBT Feasibility

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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