Daoist Zhanzhuang for Stress and Well-Being
Daoist Zhanzhuang and Human Flourishing
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Stress, Physiological
Stress, Psychological
Inflammatory Response
Well-Being, Psychological
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 25
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Basic Science
- Participants needed
- 120 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Charlotte · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for young adults aged 18 to 25 who want to improve their well-being and manage stress. Participants will engage in a three-week program with guided sessions and follow-up assessments over a year.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am aged between 18 and 25 years old.
- I can stand for 30 minutes.
- I score above 18 on the Perceived Stress Scale.
- I can read, speak, and understand English.
You may not be able to join if
- I have practiced qigong in the past 5 years.
- I regularly take medications that affect my immune system or nervous system.
- I have used illicit drugs in the past 3 months.
- I have a physical impairment that prevents me from standing for 30 minutes.
- I have severe mental health conditions that might interfere with regular practice.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
This project investigates the impact of Daoist Zhanzhuang (sometimes spelled as Chan Chuang) on human flourishing, and explores the physiological, psychological, and spiritual mechanisms. This study will be a two-arm randomized controlled trial, with mixed-methods and repeated-measures assessment of outcome variables. The two arms will include an active control condition (i.e., sham wall squat) an…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. young adults aged between 18 and 25 years old when they enroll;
2. be willing and available (e.g., intend to remain in Charlotte or the surrounding area or willing to travel to UNCC campus for in person visits) to participate to 12 month study;
3. able to stand for 30 minutes…
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