None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to examine the feasibility of body-mind exercises (called ‘Qigong’) for cancer survivors. Who is it for? You may be eligible for this study if you are aged 18 or over, completed anticancer treatment at least 3 months ago and meet a criteria for insomnia. Study details All participants will partake in a three week group program, involving two face-to-face sessions and three online sessions. The program will involve slow-moving gentle exercise in a standing or sitting position. Participants will complete a diary and answer some questionnaires throughout the three week program and for a week after the program It is hoped this research will provide some evidence of the feasibility and potential benefits of Qigong for insomnia in this patient group.
Interventions
The study will involve a group of 15 participants who meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria and provide written consent. They will be taking part in a three weeks Qigong (mind body exercise).
The three weeks Qigong program consists of one hour face to face group practice session two times a week and three times a week online group practice via Zoom or Skype. During online practice, the instructor will practice online with the group to monitor the practice and progress. The Qigong practice wi
The study will involve a group of 15 participants who meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria and provide written consent. They will be taking part in a three weeks Qigong (mind body exercise). The three weeks Qigong program consists of one hour face to face group practice session two times a week and three times a week online group practice via Zoom or Skype. During online practice, the instructor will practice online with the group to monitor the practice and progress. The Qigong practice will be made up of slow moving gentle exercise in standing and sitting position and conducted by the researcher who has more than 15 years experience in Qigong. Participants will be required to record their practice in a diary and complete Insomnia Severity Index and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index at various data collection points to monitor their practices. Intervention will be conducted at Western Sydney University campus.
Sponsors
Western Sydney University
Study design
Allocation
Non-randomised trial
Intervention model
Single group
Primary purpose
Educational / counselling / training
Masking
Open (masking not used)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
1) Age 18 years old; 2) Diagnosed with cancer or completed primary cancer treatment (chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy) and/or at least 8 weeks post-surgery ; 3) Meet the criteria for insomnia as indicated by the score of Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) 11; 4) Not involved in any mind body therapy during the study period; 5) Patients who use stimulant medications, or other anxiolytic/sedative/hypnotic drugs may be included to evaluate if there will be any change in the quantity of medication pre and post intervention; 6) English language sufficient to understand study procedures an provide informed consent
Exclusion criteria
1) No prior experience with Qigong, Yoga, Tai Chi or meditation within the past 3 months; 2) Body mass index > 35kg/m2; 3) Diagnosis of major depression and/or clinically significant depressive or anxiety symptoms; 4) Sleep disturbance due to clear physical cause, e.g., benign prostatic hyperplasia, frequent night-time urination, pain; 5) Neurological degenerative disease (e.g. dementia), reduced cognitive capacity in any way that would affect ability to understand trial procedures and give informed consent; 6) Any other medical conditions which would preclude study intervention or make study participation unsafe such as severe chronic heart failure, stroke sequelae
Outcome results
None listed