Ancient chinese exercise tested for depression in elderly
NCT ID NCT05000788
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether qigong, a gentle mind-body practice, can improve mood and thinking in people aged 65 and older with depression. Sixty participants will do either qigong or regular exercise for 8 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in brain activity and cognitive skills to see if qigong offers unique benefits.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- qigong (Eight-Section Brocades)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a gentle, non-drug way to ease depression and sharpen thinking in older adults.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 60 people, so results may not apply to everyone. It also cannot prove qigong works better than other exercise.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Buddhist Ho L.F. Tak Elderly Social Centre
North Point, HK Island, Hong Kong
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