Qigong for attention in older adults with depression symptoms
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether gentle movements and breathing exercises (called qigong) can help improve focus and memory for older adults who have some symptoms of depression. You would attend group sessions and do simple exercises to see if they help your thinking skills.
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Who can take part
- You have some symptoms of depression (e.g., sadness, low energy).
- You have not been doing regular mind-body exercises like tai chi, yoga, or qigong in the past month.
- You are not currently receiving any treatment for a mental health condition (like medication or therapy).
- You can stand steadily without help (no balance problems).
- You can communicate in Cantonese or Mandarin.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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