U.S., May 1 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT06952166) titled 'Understanding the Psychological Benefits and Neurophysiological Mechanisms of Qigong in Older Adults' on April 23.
Brief Summary: One goal of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of qigong to alleviate depressive symptoms and enhance cognitive function in comparison to mindfulness-based intervention, physical exercise, and waitlist control. The other goal is to explore the changes in neurobiological markers that may explain the qigong-related effects on depressive symptoms and cognitive function. The main research questions are:
* Is the 12-week qigong training more effective than mindfulness-based intervention, physical exercise, a...