Qigong Relaxation Exercise

NCT07294443 — Not applicable, Completed, 70 participants, Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi

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The Effect of Qigong Relaxation Exercise on Anxiety and Depression Levels in Individuals Diagnosed With Depression Hospitalized in a Psychiatric Clinic

Registry	NCT07294443, acronym QRE
Status	Completed
Phase	Not applicable
Study type	Interventional; randomized, parallel, masking: single, supportive care
Enrollment	70 (Actual)
Sponsor	Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi (Other)
Conditions	Qigong, Anxiety, Depression, Psychiatric Disorders, Relaxation
Interventions	Qigong relaxation exercises, Ongoing treatment (Other)
Dates	start 2025-03-01, primary completion 2025-09-01, completion 2025-09-01, first posted 2025-12-19, last updated 2025-12-19
Locations	1 site in Turkey (Türkiye)

-Summary

Objective: This study was conducted to examine the effect of Qigong relaxation exercises applied in a psychiatric clinic on the anxiety and depression levels of patients diagnosed with depression.

Design: This study was designed as a single-blind, randomized controlled trial. Research Hypotheses H1: State anxiety levels are lower in patients who perform Qigong exercises than in those who do not.

H2: Depression levels are lower in patients who perform Qigong exercises than in those who do not.

The study population consisted of 140 individuals aged 18 years and older diagnosed with depression who were hospitalized at a private psychiatric hospital in Turkey between March 1 and September 1, 2025. In the sample selection, the STAI-I and Beck Depression Scale were administered to the patients by the researchers. Since differences in anxiety and depression levels would affect group homogeneity, patients who scored below 35 on the STAI-I (mild and moderate levels) and between 17 and 30 on the Beck Depression Scale constituted the study sample. The study sample consisted of 70 patients.

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+Arms and interventions

Arm	Type	Interventions	Description
QRE	Experimental	Other: Qigong relaxation exercises
Control group	Active comparator	Other: Ongoing treatment

Qigong relaxation exercises (Other): Qigong relaxation exercise is a type of exercise consisting of graceful body movements and relaxation, performed in harmony with breathing and meditation, aimed at relaxing the body and mind, reducing stress, diverting attention away from negative thoughts, accelerating blood flow, and improving emotions.
Ongoing treatment (Other): The control group's ongoing treatment continued.

+Outcome measures

Primary outcomes

Beck Depression Scale [6 weeks]: Beck Depression Scale: The Beck Depression Scale was used to measure the level and severity of depressive symptoms. The Beck Depression Scale, which underwent a Turkish validity and reliability study by Hisli in 1988, is a depression rating scale consisting of 21 questions. Individuals mark the statement that best describes how they have felt over the past 15 days, and the total score is calculated by summing the points (0-3) obtained from each response. According to the corresponding score ranges, the scale is evaluated as follows: 1-10 is normal, 11-16 is moderate mood disorder, 17-20 is clinical depression, 21-30 is moderate depression, 31-40 is severe depression, and 41-63 is major depression.
State-Trait Anxiety Inventory [6 weeks]: This scale was developed by Spielberger et al. (1983), and its validity and reliability in Turkish were established by Öner and Le Compte (1985). The scale consists of two parts: the State Anxiety Scale (STAI-I) and the Trait Anxiety Scale (STAI-II). STAI-I examines how an individual feels at a specific time and under specific conditions, while STAI-II determines how an individual feels independently of the situation and conditions they are in. STAI-I form, which consists of 20 statements, was used to measure state anxiety. Respondents rated their level of anxiety on a 4-point (1- 4) intensity scale from not at all tovery much so.

+Eligibility

Sex: All, ages: 18 Years to any

Inclusion Criteria:

* The patient is literate
* No communication barriers
* The patient is receiving inpatient treatment at a psychiatric clinic
* The patient has been diagnosed with depression
* The patient is over 18 years of age
* The patient is oriented to the service (at least 24 hours have passed since admission)
* The patient regularly participates in Qigong practice

Exclusion Criteria:

* The patient has communication difficulties
* The patient has acute psychotic symptoms
* The patient is receiving anxiolytic treatment

+Locations (1)

Facility	City	Country	Status
Health Sciences University	Istanbul, Üsküdar - Selimiye	Turkey (Türkiye)