Ancient exercise and green tea join forces to fight Late-Life depression

NCT ID NCT07687940

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Hong Kong Baptist University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 07, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study explores whether a 12-week program combining Baduanjin (a gentle Chinese mind-body exercise) and daily green tea can reduce depressive symptoms and improve gut health in older adults aged 65–84. Participants with mild depressive symptoms will be randomly assigned to either the combined program or a control group receiving biweekly phone calls. The goal is to see if this blended approach is feasible and effective for improving mood and quality of life.

What this could mean

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Active substance: Baduanjin exercise and green tea
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to improve mood and quality of life for older adults with mild depression.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early feasibility study with only 48 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and the combination may not be more effective than either approach alone.

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Conditions

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Depression

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DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS

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Bliss District Elderly Community Centre
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Kwun Tong, Hong Kong

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