Unpacking the "Mind" and "Body" Pathways of the Antidepressant Effect of Qigong in Older Adults: A Pilot Study
NCT ID: NCT06804408
Last Updated: 2025-02-03
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
106 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2023-05-01
2024-08-31
Brief Summary
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* Does 12-week qigong training lead to significant enhancement in serum adiponectin, serum BDNF and significant reduction in salivary cortisol?
* Does 12-week qigong training bring significant improvement in global cognitive function?
Participants are older adults aged 60 or above. They were randomly assigned to qigong training, mindfulness training, physical exercise training, or wait-list which all last for 12 weeks. Their changes before and after the 12-week period in depressive symptoms, neurobiological markers, and cognitive functions are assessed.
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
SINGLE
Study Groups
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Qigong
12-week training of Baduanjin (or named Eight-Section Brocades), with two sessions per week. Each session lasts for 60 min.
Qigong
12-week training of Baduanjin (or named Eight-Section Brocades), with two sessions per week. Each session lasts for 60 min.
Mindfulness-based Training
12-week training of mindfulness-based breathing, walking, and stretching practices, with two sessions per week. Each session lasts for 60 min.
Mindfulness-based training
12-week training of mindfulness-based breathing, walking, and stretching practices, with two sessions per week. Each session lasts for 60 min.
Low-to-moderate Intensity Physical Exercise
12-week training of stretching, flexibility exercise, and balance exercise, with two sessions per week. Each session lasts for 60 min.
Low-to-moderate intensity physical exercise
12-week training of stretching, flexibility exercise, and balance exercise, with two sessions per week. Each session lasts for 60 min.
Waitlist
No training while the other three group are receiving training. Participants of this group are allowed to have Qigong, Mindfulness-based Training, or Low-to-moderate Intensity Physical Exercise after they complete all the assessments.
No interventions assigned to this group
Interventions
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Qigong
12-week training of Baduanjin (or named Eight-Section Brocades), with two sessions per week. Each session lasts for 60 min.
Mindfulness-based training
12-week training of mindfulness-based breathing, walking, and stretching practices, with two sessions per week. Each session lasts for 60 min.
Low-to-moderate intensity physical exercise
12-week training of stretching, flexibility exercise, and balance exercise, with two sessions per week. Each session lasts for 60 min.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* With mild or severer levels of depressive symptoms as indicated by the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-8) scores of 5 or above, or Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21) depression subscale scores of 4 or above
* Self-identified as physically stable and without life-threatening diseases.
Exclusion Criteria
* Having changed medications or the dose of medications prescribed for their health condition in the month prior to study enrollment
* With severe cognitive or language impairment as defined as a score of less than 21 on Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA-5min)
* Undergoing electroconvulsive therapy, psychotherapy, or psychoeducation for a psychological or psychiatric condition
* Unable to demonstrate satisfactory standing balance.
60 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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TSANG Hector Wing-Hong
Professor
Locations
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Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences
Kowloon, , Hong Kong
Countries
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Other Identifiers
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15104721-1
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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