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Ancient practices battle insomnia: buddhist mindfulness vs. qigong

NCT ID NCT06910423

Symptom relief Sponsor: College of Professional and Continuing Education Limited Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study compares two mind-body programs—Mahayana Buddhist Awareness Training and Qigong—to see which helps people aged 50-75 with insomnia sleep better. Participants will practice one of these methods and researchers will measure sleep quality, brain activity, and heart rate changes. The goal is to find effective, drug-free ways to improve sleep and mental health.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 86 people

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Expected to start

Jan 2030

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Expected to finish

Dec 2032

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Who can take part

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Ages

50 to 75 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * (1) being a resident of Hong Kong; * (2) age between 50 and 75 years old; * (3) possessing the ability to read and write in Chinese; * (4) obtaining a Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) score \> 5 at baseline * (5) demonstrating willingness to provide informed consent and adherence to study protocol. Exclusion Criteria: * (1) Beck Depression Inventory-II suicidal ideation score \>= 2; * (2) current use of hypnotic medications or any prescription medications that may influence sleep; * (3) necessity to take such medications during the trial period; * (4) ongoing therapies or clinical trials for insomnia; * (5) intention to undergo such clinical interventions during the trial period; * (6) working in shifts; * (7) engagement in considerable mindfulness practices exceeding 15 minutes per day; * (8) regular participation in different forms of Qigong, aerobics, yoga, Tai Chi, or martial arts practice at least once a week in the past six months; * (9) limited mobility or health conditions that hinder the performance of specific Qigong movements; * (10) currently receiving psychological, psychiatric or counselling services at least once a month; * (11) having been diagnosed with schizophrenia or psychosis by a clinician; * (12) having an active metal implant, pacemaker, or defibrillator in the body that affects objective assessment; * (13) impaired skin integrity or allergies to electrode gel or adhesive at the wearable EEG device placement site; * (14) pregnancy

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Conditions

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insomnia

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Insomnia Randomised controlled trial

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  • Division of Social Sciences, Humanities and Design

    Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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