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Tai chi vs. insomnia: could slow moves bring better sleep?

NCT ID NCT07264907

Symptom relief Sponsor: Beijing Sport University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether practicing tai chi for 8 weeks can improve sleep quality in adults aged 40 to 69 with mild to moderate chronic insomnia. Sixty participants will be randomly assigned to either a tai chi group or a walking group. The goal is to see if tai chi offers a safe, non-drug way to help people fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer.

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Active substance
Tai Chi
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to improve sleep quality for people with mild to moderate chronic insomnia.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and muscle or joint pain from exercise is possible.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 60 people

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Expected to start

Dec 2025

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Expected to finish

Jun 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

he study population consists of individuals aged 40 to 69 years diagnosed with insomnia, defined according to the diagnostic criteria of the International Classification of Sleep Disorders (ICSD-3) or the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). Eligible participants typically report persistent sleep disturbances (e.g., difficulty falling asleep, frequent nighttime awakenings, early-morning awakening, or non-restorative sleep) lasting at least 3 months, occurring at least 3 nights per week, and causing significant daytime impairment (such as fatigue, mood disturbances, cognitive dysfunction, or reduced work/activity capacity). This age group (40-69 years) is characterized by a high prevalence of insomnia, often associated with physiological changes (e.g., declining sleep efficiency, altered circadian rhythms), chronic comorbidities (e.g., hypertension, diabetes, musculoskeletal disorders), psychological stress, or lifestyle factors (e.g., sedentary behavior, irreg

Ages

40 to 69 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age 40 to 69, gender unlimited; 2. Insomnia symptoms (difficulty falling asleep, frequent awakenings during sleep, early morning awakening, etc.) occurring three or more times per week for three months or longer (meeting DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for chronic insomnia and International Classification of Sleep Disorders standards); 3.7 points \<ISI baseline score ≤ 21 points (mild to moderate insomnia); 4\. The patient is dissatisfied (option 3) or very dissatisfied (option 4) with their current sleep 5. The incubation period or wake time after falling asleep is more than 30 minutes, and the total sleep time is less than 6.5 hours per day; 6. Willing to follow the exercise prescription and coach's guidance, and cooperate with the exercise intervention for 6 weeks; 7. Being able to maintain consistent lifestyle and sleep patterns throughout the study; 8. Fixed residence and no expectation of moving or traveling within 6 weeks; 9. Sign the informed consent form. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Exclude diseases that affect sleep (such as tumors, dementia, obstructive sleep apnea, etc.); 2. Taking medications that may affect sleep (such as steroid hormones, sleeping pills, psychotropic drugs); 3. Abuse of alcohol or drugs in the last 3 months; 4. Liver or kidney dysfunction; 5. History of severe cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases; 6. History of mental illness; 7. Expect to work night shifts or travel across time zones or sleep irregularly during the study period; 8. Participated in other intervention clinical trials, including drugs, nutritional preparations and medical devices, within 3 months before the study.

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Conditions

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insomnia

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Insomnia

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