U.S., Feb. 4 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT06804408) titled 'Unpacking the "Mind" and "Body" Pathways of the Antidepressant Effect of Qigong in Older Adults: A Pilot Study' on Jan. 07.
Brief Summary: The goals of the study are to explore the neurobiological mechanisms and cognitive benefits of qigong in older adults. The main research questions are:
* Does 12-week qigong training lead to significant enhancement in serum adiponectin, serum BDNF and significant reduction in salivary cortisol?
* Does 12-week qigong training bring significant improvement in global cognitive function?
Participants are older adults aged 60 or above. They were randomly assigned to qigong training, mindfulness trai...