Ancient breathing technique tested for modern stress

NCT ID NCT05589337

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether a gentle breathing exercise called Baduanjin can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. About 120 adults with mild to moderate symptoms will practice it regularly. Researchers will measure changes in mood and lung function to see if the exercises help.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder Depression mixed anxiety and depressive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ANXIETY SYMPTOMS DEPRESSION SYMPTOMS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Shanghai Qigong Research Institute
RECRUITING

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 021, China

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