Baduanjin Versus Brisk Walking for Cognition in Schizophrenia

NCT ID: NCT06226779

Last Updated: 2025-07-29

Basic Information

• Recruitment Status: COMPLETED
• Clinical Phase: NA
• Total Enrollment: 63 participants
• Study Classification: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Start Date: 2024-01-16
• Study Completion Date: 2025-01-15

Brief Summary

The current study intends to recruit participants with schizophrenia for the practice of Baduanjin, brisk walking, and health education after enrollment. The study also including a maintenance program. Cognitive and physical function assessments will be conducted before, after, and during follow-up tests. The research hypothesis posits that both Baduanjin and brisk walking will confer beneficial effects on various aspects of cognitive and physical functions.

Detailed Description

Cognitive function deficits are core features in patients with schizophrenia. These deficits need active intervention to prevent functional decline. Baduanjin and brisk walking show promise as interventions in patients with schizophrenia. This study investigated the effects of Baduanjin exercise versus brisk walking in patients with schizophrenia.

This study will be a single-blind, 3-arm, parallel, randomized controlled trial.

A total of 72 patients with schizophrenia will be enrolled and randomly assigned to the Baduanjin group, brisk walking group or control group. The intervention group will practice Badunjin exercise. While participants in brisk walking group will receive brisk walking at the same duration. The controls will watch videos that are not aimed at improving physical exertion. Maintenance programs will also be conducted for participants to encourage practicing in exercise after intervention. All group will undergo evaluation at three time points: baseline, immediately after intervention and 4-week follow up after intervention. The primary outcome will be cognitive function and physical function. Secondary outcomes will include mood, sleep quality, and quality of live.

Conditions

Schizophrenia; Exercise; Condition

Study Design

• Allocation Method: RANDOMIZED
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Primary Study Purpose: TREATMENT
• Blinding Strategy: SINGLE

Study Groups

Baduanjin

Parcipants will practice baduanjin exercise.

Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL

Baduanjin exercsie

Intervention Type: BEHAVIORAL

The Baduanjin exercise consists of 8 postures, with emphasis on different body parts. The exercise is commonly practiced as follows: (1) 2 hands holding up the heavens, (2) drawing the bow to shoot the eagle, (3) separating the heaven and earth, (4) wise owl gazing backwards, (5) swaying the head and shaking the tail, (6) 2 hands holding the feet to strengthen the waist, (7) clenching the fists and glaring fiercely, and (8) bouncing on the toes.

Brisk walking

Parcipants will perform brisk walking activities.

Group Type: ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Brisk walking

Intervention Type: BEHAVIORAL

The brisk walking will be gradually increased physical exertion from light to moderate of intensity. During the training period, the heart rate of participants will be monitored.

health education

Parcipants will receive health education classes and watch sport related videos.

Group Type: OTHER

Health education

Intervention Type: BEHAVIORAL

Health education will include lecture classes. Video watching will watch videos which were not aim at improving physical exertion, such as sports games or sports related variety shows

Interventions

Baduanjin exercsie

The Baduanjin exercise consists of 8 postures, with emphasis on different body parts. The exercise is commonly practiced as follows: (1) 2 hands holding up the heavens, (2) drawing the bow to shoot the eagle, (3) separating the heaven and earth, (4) wise owl gazing backwards, (5) swaying the head and shaking the tail, (6) 2 hands holding the feet to strengthen the waist, (7) clenching the fists and glaring fiercely, and (8) bouncing on the toes.

Intervention Type: BEHAVIORAL

Brisk walking

The brisk walking will be gradually increased physical exertion from light to moderate of intensity. During the training period, the heart rate of participants will be monitored.

Intervention Type: BEHAVIORAL

Health education

Health education will include lecture classes. Video watching will watch videos which were not aim at improving physical exertion, such as sports games or sports related variety shows

Intervention Type: BEHAVIORAL

Other Intervention Names

Mindful baduanjin; aerobic walking; video watching

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

1. Having a diagnosis of schizophrenia according to the DSM-5.

2. Who will be above 20-65 years of age .

3. Having a stable mental status without shift in medication and keep in same dose for at least one month.

4. Being able to walk independently for 50 meters.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Serious physical conditions that will impede participation, such as cardiovascular disease, musculoskeletal disease or pulmonary system disease.

2. Visual or auditory impairment that precludes completion of assessment.

3. Acute psychosis requiring hospitalization.

4. Presence of severe withdrawal or profound cognitive disability that cause difficulties in following instructions.

• Minimum Eligible Age: 20 Years
• Maximum Eligible Age: 65 Years
• Eligible Sex: ALL
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No

Sponsors

Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

OTHER

Sponsor Role: lead

Responsible Party

Chen Chyi-Rong

Occupational therapist

Responsibility Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

Chen Chyi-Rong, Master

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Chang gung memorial hospital, Kaohsiung branch

Locations

Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical Center

Kaohsiung City, , Taiwan

Countries

Taiwan

Other Identifiers

202400006B0

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id