Can a smartphone qigong program heal the mental toll of COVID-19?

NCT ID NCT06194357

First seen Jul 06, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a 16-week program that combines mindfulness with gentle qigong exercises, delivered through a mobile app. It aims to reduce stress, depression, and anxiety in COVID-19 survivors, their caregivers, and the general public. Participants are randomly assigned to either the program or standard care, and their well-being is tracked over a year. The goal is to see if this mind-body practice can improve both mental and physical health after a pandemic.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Mindfulness-based Health Qigong Intervention
What this could lead to
If effective, this program could offer a low-cost, accessible way to ease lingering stress, anxiety, and depression after COVID-19.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study comparing the program to usual care, so results may not show a clear benefit. The intervention requires consistent self-practice, which may be hard for some participants.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

COVID-19 Psychological Well-Being

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Princess Margaret Hospital

    Hong Kong, Hong Kong

  • The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

    Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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