Baduanjin on Patients With Schizophrenia

NCT ID: NCT04430309

Last Updated: 2025-05-30

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

48 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2021-04-10

Study Completion Date

2022-06-30

Brief Summary

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As an ancient, popular Chinese exercise, Baduanjin is characterized by symmetrical posture, deep breathing and meditation and easy to learn. Previous studies showed immediate effect of Baduanjin on cognition in patients with schizophrenia.The purpose of this study is to investigate the immediate effect and chronic effect of Baduanjin exercise on physical fitness, cognition and daily functions in middle-aged and older adults with schizophrenia.

Detailed Description

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A single-blind, 2-arm randomized controlled trial investigating the benefits of Baduanjin exercise on middle-aged and older patients with schizophrenia. A total of 48 participants will be assigned to either 12 weeks of 60-minute two sessions per week Baduanjin exercise group or a brisk walking group. Primary outcomes are physical fitness and cognition functions. Secondary outcomes are dual task performance and daily functions. Evaluation will be completed at baseline, immediately after treatment and 4-week follow up.

Conditions

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Schizophrenia

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Investigators

Study Groups

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Baduanjin exercise group

The intervention group will practice Badunjin in a group which include 6-8 participants and one trained medical staff. The Baduanjin is an ancient Chinese mind-body exercise, which comprised of eight simple movements.

The sessions will take place twice a week, 60 minutes per session for a total duration of 12 weeks

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Baduanjin exercise program

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

The sessions includes 10-minute warm-up, 40-minute Baduanjin exercise and 10-minute cool down.

Control group

The control group will receive brisk walking activities. The sessions will take place twice a week, 60 minutes per session for a total duration of 12 weeks

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Brisk walking program

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

The sessions includes 10-minute warm-up, 40-minute brisk walking and 10-minute cool down.

Interventions

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Baduanjin exercise program

The sessions includes 10-minute warm-up, 40-minute Baduanjin exercise and 10-minute cool down.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Brisk walking program

The sessions includes 10-minute warm-up, 40-minute brisk walking and 10-minute cool down.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Other Intervention Names

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Eight Silken Movements Eight Silk Weaving

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Having a diagnosis of schizophrenia according to the DSM-5.
* Independent adult aged 40 years or older in the day-care center.
* Having a stable mental status without shift in medication and keep in same dose for at least one month.

Exclusion Criteria

* Serious physical conditions that will impede participation, such as cardiovascular disease, musculoskeletal disease or pulmonary system disease.
* Visual or auditory impairment that precludes completion of assessment.
* Acute psychosis requiring hospitalization.
* Presence of severe withdrawal or profound cognitive disability that cause difficulties in following instructions.
* Participating in another clinical trial at the same time.
Minimum Eligible Age

40 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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National Taiwan University

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Locations

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Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical Center

Kaohsiung City, , Taiwan

Site Status

Countries

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Taiwan

Other Identifiers

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202000817B0

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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