Major depressive disorder
Conditions
Interventions
Psychological enhanced Tai Ji Quan training group:Each Tai Ji Quan session intervention last 30 minutes, which involves the following steps: (1) warm-up exercise (5 minutes) consisting of guided breat
(2) main exercises (20 minutes) including the typical 24-form Yang style Tai Ji Quan (DaoJuanGong, LouXiAuBu, YeMaFenZong, YunShou, JinJiDuLi, DengJiao, LanQueWei, ShiZiShou), standing with Tai Chi ba
(3) ending exercise (5 minutes) consisting of cool down. The Tai Ji Quan in-person onsite session will be twice per week, for 12 weeks. Besides the session guided by Tai Ji Quan masters, participants
Tai Ji Quan training group:Each Tai Ji Quan session intervention last 30 minutes, which involves the following steps: (1) warm-up exercise (5 minutes) consisting of guided breathing, lifting hands abo
(2) main exercises (20 minutes) including the typical 24-form Yang style Tai Ji Quan (DaoJuanGong, LouXiAuBu, YeMaFenZong, YunShou, JinJiDuLi, DengJiao, LanQueWei, ShiZiShou)
Wellness education control group:30 minutes for each session, which consists of a 5-minute warm-up of walk, 20 minutes of wellness education and stretching exercises, and 5 minutes of cool down. The s
Sponsors
Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
19 Years to 35 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Age between 19 and 35. 2.Currently pursuing Master or PhD degree. 3.Moderate MDD, assessed by PHQ-9 with score of 5-9, and confirmed by psychiatrists.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. A history of being diagnosed with bipolar disorder. 2. A history of being diagnosed with schizophrenia. 3. A history of Substance-induced mood disorder. 4. Diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder. 5. Are currently receiving psychological therapy. 6. Are alcohol or drug dependent. 7. Are acutely suicidal or had suicidal attempts in the last 2 months. 8. Are cognitively impaired. 9. Not able to do physical exercise, such as physical disabilities. 10. Have regular Tai Chi, yoga, or other mind-body interventions (>3 times a week for >30minutes per session) in the last 2 months.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The proportion of patients who achieve resolution of depression; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Patient Health Questionnaire-9;Hamilton depression rating scale ;Pittsburgh sleep quality index;Chalder Fatigue Score;Proportion of students who seek professional psychological help;Difference in the body weight;Daytime energy expenditure ;Generalized anxiety disorder-7;Perceived stress scale; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactJun Peng
Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Outcome results
None listed