Effects of Tai Chi Chuan on Psychobiological Indicators of Anxiety and Sleep Quality in Young Adults
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Anxiety |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Psychiatry / Psychology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - 40 |
| Updated: | 4/21/2016 |
| Start Date: | January 2013 |
| End Date: | August 2014 |
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.
intervention as a treatment for anxiety and sleep quality in young adults.
Inclusion Criteria:
- 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
Exclusion Criteria:
- 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
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