Effects of Tai Chi Chuan on Psychobiological Indicators of Anxiety and Sleep Quality in Young Adults

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Anxiety

In brief

The purpose of this study is to determine the feasibility of a 10-week tai chi chuan intervention as a treatment for anxiety and sleep quality in young adults.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01624168

Run by

Appalachian State University

People needed

75

Starts

2013-01-01

Expected to finish

2014-08-01

Last updated by the study team

2016-01-08

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 40. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• mild to severe symptoms of anxiety
• interest in participating in an exercise intervention
• willingness to accept randomization
• provides informed consent
• low or moderate risk for acute cardiovascular event

You may not qualify if…

• currently receiving psychotherapy or medication for psychological problems
• current suicide or homicide risk
• current or history of psychosis
• current alcohol or substance dependence
• high risk for an acute cardiovascular event
• current use of prescription drugs with potential to influence the parasympathetic or sympathetic nervous system
• current or previous extensive involvement in mind-body exercise
• symptoms of severe depression

Where it is running

• Appalachian State University — Boone, North Carolina, United States

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