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NCT Number: NCT06454565

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

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Drug Use

Age range

18 year–40 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Chinese Center of Exercise Epidemiology

Changchun, Jilin, 130024, China

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

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

Treatment and study plan

Health Qigong - 12-Step Daoyin Health Preservation Exercises

Behavioral

All participants received a six-month intervention consisting of two phases: the first month was a movement learning and consolidation phase of 45 minutes per session, once a day; the second five months were a formal practice phase of 45 minutes per session, once a day. In the first phase, participants learn four new movements per session and consolidate these exercises in the next session. After learning all the movements, the remaining time of the first phase was used to consolidate the exercises. In the second phase, participants perform a full Health Qigong - 12-Step Daoyin Health Preservation Exercises practice in each session.

Locked exercise

Behavioral

All participants received a six-month intervention of 45 minutes once a day. All participants performed blocked aerobic exercise.

Multiplayer open exercise

Behavioral

All participants received a six-month intervention in the form of a balloon game competition. The intervention consisted of two phases: the first month consisted of a movement learning and consolidation phase of 45 minutes per session, once a day; the second five months consisted of a formal competition phase of 45 minutes per session, once a day. In the first phase, coaches taught participants the technical movements and rules. In the second phase, participants competed in groups during each session, with the coaches acting as referees.

Health Qigong - 12-Step Daoyin Health Preservation Exercises combined with locked exercise

Behavioral

All participants received the intervention for six months, 45 minutes each time, once a day. All participants performed blocked exercise followed by Health Qigong - 12-Step Daoyin Health Preservation Exercises. The schedule was consistent with the Health Qigong - 12-Step Daoyin Health Preservation Exercises group and the Blocked Exercise group.

Health Qigong - 12-Step Daoyin Health Preservation Exercises combined with open exercise

Behavioral

All participants received the intervention for six months, 45 minutes each time, once a day. All participants performed multiplayer Open Exercise followed by Health Qigong - 12-Step Daoyin Health Preservation Exercises exercises. The schedule was consistent with the Health Qigong - 12-Step Daoyin Health Preservation Exercises group and the Multiplayer Open Exercise group.

Primary outcomes

  1. Using a Jamar hydraulic hand dynamometer to investigate change of handgrip in participants.

    Time frame: 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.

  2. Using a step test to test participants' aerobic endurance.

    Time frame: 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.

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

    Time frame: 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.

  4. The participants' flexibility was tested by seated forward bending.

    Time frame: 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.

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

    Time frame: 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.

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

    Time frame: 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.

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

    Time frame: 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.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Northeast Normal University

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2023
Primary completion
2023
Study completion
2024
First posted
Jun 12, 2024
Registry last updated
Jul 11, 2024

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