Ba Duan Jin for CI With Hyperarousal/Anxiety

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age8+
SponsorXuanwu Hospital, Beijing

About this trial

This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Ba Duan Jin exercise in treating chronic insomnia (CI) with comorbid hyperarousal and anxiety symptoms.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Diagnosed with Insomnia Disorder according to DSM-5 criteria.

Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) total score > 5.

Age ≥ 8 years.

Educational level of at least junior high school.

Disqualifiers

Presence of severe physical illnesses or major psychiatric disorders, or assessed to be at risk of suicide.

Diagnosis or suspicion of sleep breathing disorder, restless legs syndrome, circadian rhythm sleep disorder, or engaged in night-shift work.

Pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Currently undergoing any form of psychological therapy.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Ba Duan Jin Exercise plus Sleep Hygiene Education
  • Sleep Hygiene Education

Treatment groups

84 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators