N/A
Completed N=75
Effects of Tai Chi Chuan on Psychobiological Indicators of Anxiety and Sleep Quality in Young Adults
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01624168 ↗Enrolled (actual)
75
Serious AEs
2.7%
Results posted
Sep 2015
Primary outcomePrimary: Retention of Randomized Subjects During Intervention — 17; 22; 25; 2 participants
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the feasibility of a 10-week tai chi chuan intervention as a treatment for anxiety and sleep quality in young adults.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Retention of Randomized Subjects During Intervention |
17; 22; 25; 2; 6; 3 | — |
| PRIMARY Retention of Randomized Subjects for Follow-up |
15; 16; 22; 4; 12; 6 | — |
| PRIMARY Adherence to Out-of-class Practice |
NA; 13; 20; NA; 15; 8 | — |
| PRIMARY Adherence to Practice After the Intervention |
NA; 4; 13; NA; 24; 15 | — |
| SECONDARY Change From Baseline in State Anxiety Scores |
-1.93; -2.70; -3.17; -1.43; -4.36; -3.04 | — |
| SECONDARY Change From Baseline in Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index Scores |
-1.06; -1.40; -1.32; -1.71; -2.98; -2.03 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- mild to severe symptoms of anxiety
- interest in participating in an exercise intervention
- willingness to accept randomization
- provides informed consent
- low or moderate risk for acute cardiovascular event
Exclusion Criteria
- currently receiving psychotherapy or medication for psychological problems
- current suicide or homicide risk
- current or history of psychosis
- current alcohol or substance dependence
- high risk for an acute cardiovascular event
- current use of prescription drugs with potential to influence the parasympathetic or sympathetic nervous system
- current or previous extensive involvement in mind-body exercise
- symptoms of severe depression
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01624168). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.