Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Understanding the Psychological Benefits and Neurophysiological Mechanisms of Qigong in Older Adults
Lead Sponsor:
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Conditions:
Qigong
Eligibility:
All Genders
60+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
One goal of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of qigong to alleviate depressive symptoms and enhance cognitive function in comparison to mindfulness-based intervention, physical exercise, and wait...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 60 years or older;
- 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.
- Be able to communicate in Cantonese or Mandarin.
Exclusion
- Have a history of practicing or receiving training of any form of mind-body or regular exercises (including tai chi, yoga, and qigong, or regular physical activity \> 3 times/week) during the month prior to intervention
- Have changed medications or the dose of medications prescribed for their health condition in the one month prior to study enrollment
- Have severe cognitive or language impairment based on the assessment with Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)
- Taking medication or undergoing electroconvulsive therapy, psychotherapy, or psychoeducation for a psychological or psychiatric condition
- Unable to demonstrate satisfactory standing balance
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 12 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
May 31 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
180 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06952166
Start Date
May 12 2025
End Date
May 31 2026
Last Update
April 30 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences
Kowloon, Hong Kong