Ancient breathing technique tested for modern stress
NCT ID NCT05589337
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether a gentle breathing exercise called Baduanjin can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. About 120 adults with mild to moderate symptoms will practice it regularly. Researchers will measure changes in mood and lung function to see if the exercises help.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 120 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jul 2021
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 70 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Subject with depression or anxiety symptom diagnosed by ICD-10. * Depression 7≤HAMD-17≤29,anxiety 7≤HAMA-14≤29. * Subject has a clear mind and the ability to read, to talk and to communicate. * Subject agrees to participate in this study and sign to the informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Subject with bipolar disorder, psychotic disorder, organic mental disorder and cognitive disorder. * Subject with alcohol abuse, substance dependence and suicidal behavior in past-year. * Subject has severe somatic disease. * Subject is pregnant or lactating women.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Shanghai Qigong Research Institute
RECRUITINGShanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 021, China
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