Exercise and qigong tested as panic disorder treatments
NCT ID NCT07439224
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether qigong or multicomponent exercise training can improve physical and mental health in people with panic disorder. Researchers will enroll 60 adults diagnosed with panic disorder and have them do 8 weeks of exercise. The goal is to see if these activities reduce panic and anxiety, and improve balance, walking, sleep, and quality of life.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- qigong exercise training and multicomponent exercise training
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a low-cost, supportive exercise option to help manage panic disorder symptoms.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Exercise interventions also depend on adherence and may not work for all.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Dokuz Eylul University
RECRUITINGIzmir, Turkey (Türkiye)
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