Clinical trials: Qigong
Falls, Balance Self-confidence
Medical Qigong for Mobility and Balance Self-Confidence
The population is aging and increasingly at risk for falls and fractures with substantial consequences to wellbeing, health and costs. Training interventions such as Tai Chi have been demonstrated to help reduce these risks.
- Trial name
- NCT04430751
- Testing
- Medical QiGong training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 95 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Migraine Headache
Examining the Efficacy of Kiko Exercises on the Prevention of Migraine Headaches
This pilot study hopes to show that after 3 months of Kiko training, Kiko naive patients with migraine will have a decrease in the frequency and severity of their migraines.
- Trial name
- NCT03651583
- Testing
- Kiko exercises-combines breathing and movement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Regional Clinical Research
Qigong
Understanding the Psychological Benefits and Neurophysiological Mechanisms of Qigong in Older Adults
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 waitlist control.
- Trial name
- NCT06952166
- Testing
- Qigong (Baduanjin), Mindfulness-based intervention, Physical exercise
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Healthy
Effects of Qigong, Tai Chi and Yoga Practice in Older Adults
The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of an 8-week intervention using YiRen Qigong, Tai Chi or Hatha yoga in older adults (age 70 and above) residing at a Gencare senior living facility.
- Trial name
- NCT00710853
- Testing
- YiRen Qi gong, Tai Chi, Hatha yoga
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bastyr University
Community-dwelling Older Adults
Effects of the Integrated-based Laughing Qigong Program on Resilience in Community-dwelling Older Adults
Laughter programs are safe, affordable, and age-appropriate activities. Few studies have utilized mixed study designs to look at the impact on resilience in and experiences of participants in such activities.
- Trial name
- NCT05779371
- Testing
- Integrated-based Laughing Qigong Program
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences
Parkinson Disease
Baduanjin Qigong Exercise In Patients With Parkinson's Disease
This study investigates whether adding Baduanjin exercise, a gentle and easy-to-learn traditional Chinese mind-body practice, can contribute to rehabilitation in individuals with Parkinson's disease.
- Trial name
- NCT07306169
- Testing
- physical therapy, baduanjin exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
Mental Health Wellness 1
Qigong and Social Isolation: Mental Health Benefits
The objective of the study is to understand if Qigong may be useful in controlling the psychological state of participants in relative social isolation (during Covid-19 governmental imposed isolation procedures) The sessions are…
- Trial name
- NCT05081297
- Testing
- Qigong
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade do Porto
Biomechanics, Anatomy, Psychology, Neuroscience, Ethnomusicology Method, qi Gong
INVESTIGATION OF THE EFFECTS OF BAPNE AND QI GONG EXERCISES ON BALANCE AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN INDIVIDUALS OVER 60
Geriatric problems develop with aging in individuals over 60 years of age. These problems include muscle weakness, balance disorders and changes in quality of life.
- Conditions
- Biomechanics, Anatomy, Psychology, Neuroscience, Ethnomusicology Method, qi Gong, Quality of Life, Balance
- Trial name
- NCT06106217
- Testing
- bapne, qi gong
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 57 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
Physical Activity
Tai Chi/Qigong Exercise Persistence Among Residents of Senior Housing
This randomized field trial uses a self-report daily exercise log to answer the research question: Does frequency of instruction influence tai chi/qigong home practice exercise persistence among residents of Senior housing?
- Trial name
- NCT01006447
- Testing
- Instructor contact
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 77 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- D'Youville College
Pulmonary Disease, Autonomic Dysfunction
Meditative Movement for COPD Symptoms in Non-Smoking Flight Attendants
This study will explore the a Qigong based exercise intervention, here referred to as Meditative Movement (MM), to ameliorate the symptoms associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and its co-morbidities.
- Conditions
- Pulmonary Disease, Autonomic Dysfunction, COPD
- Trial name
- MMforFA (NCT02612389)
- Testing
- Meditative Movement taught via DVD
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 220 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Pregnancy
on General Well-being, Anxiety, and Physical Activity in Pregnant Women
102 pregnant women will be randomly divided into 2 groups. Participants in the control group will be given pregnancy counseling that includes only nutrition, walking (3 days a week for 30 minutes), and breathing exercises, and…
- Trial name
- Qigong (NCT07023978)
- Testing
- Some movements in the qigong study called Ba Duan Jin, which will be applied to pregnant women, will be arranged for pregnant women and explained in detail. These are very slow, movements
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 102 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kocaeli University
Fibromyalgia
Effect of Qigong on Sleep Quality in Fibromyalgia
This study aims to determine any significant efficacy of qigong exercise on sleep quality and heart rate variability in patients with fibromyalgia.
- Trial name
- NCT06347042
- Testing
- qigong exercise + routine medical treatment +Anti-inflammatory diet, routine medical treatment +Anti-inflammatory diet only
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Depressive Symptoms
Effects of High-Intensity Interval Training on Depressive Symptoms in Hong Kong Older Adults
Depression in later life is a common health problem in aging societies. It is associated with poor quality of life, and increased risks of morbidity and mortality.
- Trial name
- NCT06014294
- Testing
- HIIT, Baduanjin, Workshop
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 144 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hong Kong Baptist University