Ancient practices battle insomnia: buddhist mindfulness vs. qigong
NCT ID NCT06910423
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two mind-body programs—Mahayana Buddhist Awareness Training and Qigong—to see which helps people aged 50-75 with insomnia sleep better. Participants will practice one of these methods and researchers will measure sleep quality, brain activity, and heart rate changes. The goal is to find effective, drug-free ways to improve sleep and mental health.
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Division of Social Sciences, Humanities and Design
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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