Effects of Tai Chi on Chronic Insomnia Disorder Combined With Hyperarousal/Anxiety

Last updated: May 5, 2025
Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Restless Leg Syndrome

Insomnia

Treatment

Sleep Hygiene Education

Tai Chi + Sleep Hygiene Education

Clinical Study ID

NCT06967974
Tai Chi for CI
  • Ages > 18
  • All Genders

Study Summary

This study focuses on individuals with chronic insomnia combined with excessive arousal/anxiety, with the main objective of investigating the effectiveness of Tai Chi in treating CI with excessive arousal/anxiety.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. meet DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for insomnia disorder;

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

  3. age ≥18 years old with junior high school education or above;

  4. voluntarily participate in this study by signing an informed consent form; and 5)HAMA ≥14 was required for those who had chronic insomnia disorder with anxietysymptoms.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. people with comorbid serious physical or severe mental illnesses, suicide risk;

  2. clinically diagnosed or suspected sleep breathing disorder, restless legs syndromeand sleep-wake rhythm disorder, shift workers;

  3. pregnant and breastfeeding women; and

  4. people who are currently undergoing any psychological treatment.

Study Design

Total Participants: 80
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: Sleep Hygiene Education
Phase:
Study Start date:
November 01, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
November 01, 2025

Study Description

Patients with chronic insomnia often experience both daytime fatigue and difficulty falling asleep at night, as well as shallow sleep and easy awakening, which is a manifestation of 24-hour excessive wakefulness. Additionally, insomnia is often associated with anxiety and tension. Therefore, for patients with chronic insomnia accompanied by anxiety, relieving anxiety is often an important means of treating insomnia. In recent years, an increasing number of studies have shown that Tai Chi has potential therapeutic value in treating mental disorders such as insomnia and anxiety. Tai Chi is a coordinated and unified physical and mental exercise that regulates the body's functional state through rhythmic and regular physical activities, and is combined with psychological "relaxation" activities. Therefore, we propose the hypothesis that Tai Chi training may improve chronic insomnia with excessive arousal/anxiety through intermediate pathways such as neuroendocrine, immune function, neurochemistry, etc. This study aims to explore the effects of Tai Chi on chronic insomnia combined with excessive arousal/anxiety, broaden new ideas for non pharmacological treatment of sleep problems, and provide data reference for the development of more precise sleep aid exercise plans in the future.

Connect with a study center

  • Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University

    Beijing, 100053
    China

    Active - Recruiting

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