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Effects of Traditional Martial Arts, Open and Locked Exercise on the Physical and Mental Health of Drug Users

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Drug Use
Registration Number
NCT06454565
Lead Sponsor
Northeast Normal University
Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to discuss the efficacy of Chinese traditional martial arts in reducing drug addiction and improving the physical and mental health of drug addicts.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
189
Inclusion Criteria
  • Normal mental state, able to understand and accept instructions
  • Drug users who have survived the detoxification period
  • Without major diseases
Exclusion Criteria
  • Drug use for more than 2 years
  • Drug abusers who have entered a drug rehabilitation center more than once

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Using a Jamar hydraulic hand dynamometer to investigate change of handgrip in participants.Month 6

Participants will receive a handgrip strength test before and after the intervention to assess the change from baseline handgrip strength at 6 months.

Using a step test to test participants' aerobic endurance.Month 6

Participants will undergo an aerobic endurance test before and after the intervention to assess the change in aerobic endurance from baseline at 6 months.

The participants reaction abilities were tested by means of a reaction time tester.Month 6

Participants will receive a response time test before and after the intervention to assess the change in responsiveness from baseline at 6 months.

Using a spirometry tester to investigate changes in pulmonary capacity of the participants.Month 6

Participants will receive a spirometry test (vital capacity, ml) before and after the intervention to assess the change in spirometry from baseline at 6 months.

The participants' flexibility was tested by seated forward bending.Month 6

Participants will receive a seated forward bend test before and after the intervention to assess changes in flexibility from baseline at 6 months.

The balance ability of the participants was tested through a one-legged standing test.Month 6

Participants will receive a one-legged standing test before and after the intervention to assess the change in balance from baseline at 6 months.

The core strength of the participants was tested through a sit-up test.Month 6

Participants will undergo a sit-up test before and after the intervention to assess changes in core strength from baseline at 6 months.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Chinese Center of Exercise Epidemiology

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Changchun, Jilin, China

Chinese Center of Exercise Epidemiology
🇨🇳Changchun, Jilin, China

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