Can Qigong (body-mind exercise) improve symptoms of insomnia in cancer survivors: a feasibility study

Western Sydney University0 个研究点目标入组 7 人开始时间: 2018年10月10日最近更新: 2019年9月30日

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Research question: Can Qigong (body mind exercise) improve symptoms of insomnia in cancer survivors? A feasibility study 2. Background information : Many cancer survivors experience insomnia that significantly affects their quality of life (QOL). Due to the limitations of the current conventional cancer care and inadequate and inconclusive studies of Qigong on insomnia-related outcomes in this population, this pilot study aims to investigate the feasibility and effect of a 3-week Qigong intervention in cancer survivors experiencing insomnia. 3. Participant characteristics: Seven cancer survivors aged 40-65, who had completed radiotherapy or chemotherapy treatment and/or at least eight weeks post cancer-related surgery participated in the study. Participants attended practice five sessions per week for a 3-week period. 4. Key results: The 3-week Qigong intervention was well received by the participants Statistically significant improvement in insomnia severity (ISI) score and sleep quality (PSQI) global score were recorded 5. Limitations Heterogeneity of cancer types and treatments, small sample size, possible detection and reporting bias, limited to English speaking population and short trial period.

•1)Age 18 years old;
•2)Diagnosed with cancer or completed primary cancer treatment (chemotherapy and/or
•radiotherapy) and/or at least 8 weeks post-surgery ;
•3) Meet the criteria for insomnia as indicated by the score of Insomnia Severity Index (ISI)
•4) Not involved in any mind body therapy during the study period;
•5) Patients who use stimulant medications, or other anxiolytic/sedative/hypnotic drugs
•may be included to evaluate if there will be any change in the quantity of medication pre
•and post intervention;
•6) English language sufficient to understand study procedures an provide informed

•1)No prior experience with Qigong, Yoga, Tai Chi or meditation within the past 3 months;
•2)Body mass index > 35kg/m2;
•3)Diagnosis of major depression and/or clinically significant depressive or anxiety
•4)Sleep disturbance due to clear physical cause, e.g., benign prostatic hyperplasia,
•frequent night-time urination, pain;
•5)Neurological degenerative disease (e.g. dementia), reduced cognitive capacity in any way
•that would affect ability to understand trial procedures and give informed consent;
•6)Any other medical conditions which would preclude study intervention or make study
•participation unsafe such as severe chronic heart failure, stroke sequelae

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