TCM Daoyin in the Treatment of Patients With Anxiety State
Anxiety State
About this trial
This is an interventional basic science trial for Anxiety State focused on measuring TCM Daoyin, Anxiety, Randomized controlled trial
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Subject with a primary mental health complaint of anxiety. Anxiety 14≤HAMA-14≤29, Depression 7≤HAMD-17<14. Subject has no history of psychotropic medication or has been off medication for more than 6 months. Right-handed, aged 18 to 65, male or female. Subject has a clear mind and the ability to lead an independent life. Subject agrees to participate in fMRI scan and provide signed informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: Subject with definite clinical diagnosis of anxiety disorder and depression disorder by ICD-10. Subject with bipolar disorder, psychotic disorder (e.g., schizophrenia), organic mental disorder (e.g., Alzheimer's disease). Subject with alcohol abuse, substance dependence and suicidal ideation in past-year, or currently taking psychiatric medication, or current serious suicidal attempt. Subject with serious current unstable medical illness. Subject has claustrophobia, or any contraindication unable or unwilling to participate in fMRI scan. Subject is clinically unable to participate in TCM Daoyin training program. Subject is pregnant or lactating women.
Sites / Locations
- Shanghai Qigong Research InstituteRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
TCM Daoyin intervention group
Health education control group
Participants randomized to TCM Daoyin intervention group receive health education plus a TCM Daoyin training program. The TCM Daoyin training program was a 12-week, instructor-led group training program.
Participants randomized to the health education control group only receive health education and no additional training program.