Effects of the Prolong Life With Nine Turn Method (Yan Nian Jiu Zhuan) Qigong on Brain Functional Changes in Patients With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in Terms of Fatigue and Quality of Life

Xie, Fangfang; Guan, Chong; Gu, Yuanjia; You, Yanli; Yao, Fei

doi:10.3389/fneur.2022.866424

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“…Since that time, multiple studies have confirmed these findings in young [64][65][66], middle-aged [67,68], and older adults [69,70]. There is preliminary evidence that Qigong may have similar effects [71,72].…”

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Are Tai Chi and Qigong Effective in the Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury? A Systematic Review

Laskosky,

Huston,

Lam

et al. 2023

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Background Traumatic brain injury (TBI) adversely affects both young and old and is a growing public health concern. Several recent trends in managing TBI, such as recommending sub-threshold aerobic activity, tailoring multi-modal treatment strategies, and studying the potential role of inflammation in those with persistent symptoms, all suggest that the physical and cognitive exercise of tai chi/qigong could be beneficial. Method The following databases were searched: MEDLINE, CINAHL Cochrane Library, Embase, China National Knowledge Infrastructure Database, Wanfang Database, Chinese Scientific Journal Database, and Chinese Biomedical Literature Database. Cochrane-based risk of bias assessments were conducted on all included trials. Quality of evidence was assessed using the grading of recommendation, assessment, development, and evaluation (GRADE) system. Results Three randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and two non-RCTs were assessed. Four trials used tai chi as the intervention and one trial used qigong. Primary and secondary outcome measures significantly varied amongst all trials. Certainty of evidence by the GRADE assessment was higher for the RCTs than the non-RCTs due primarily to lower risk of bias. All four tai chi trials showed a beneficial outcome for the tai chi group. For the RoB 2.0 scores, one tai chi RCT had a low risk of bias and a high level of certainty by GRADE; one had some concerns. For the ROBINS-I scores, one non-RCTs had a moderate risk of bias and the other a serious risk of bias. The one qigong trial had a low risk of bias and a moderate level of certainty by GRADE. Conclusion Considering the high level of certainty from one RCT and the beneficial effects found in all four trials on tai chi, there is a sufficient signal to merit conducting a multi-centre trial on tai chi for TBI that will increase statistical power and test tai chi against current trends in the management of TBI. Although promising, based on a single trial, the signal for qigong is insufficient at this time; another single centre RCT is indicated. Systematic Review Registration: PROSPERO [CRD42022364385]

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Are Tai Chi and Qigong Effective in the Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury? A Systematic Review

Laskosky,

Huston,

Lam

et al. 2023

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“…Patients with insomnia disorder demonstrate decreased thalamic connectivity with the left amygdala, parahippocampal gyrus, putamen, pallidum, and hippocampus across wakefulness [ 43 ]. Previous studies have shown that qigong can affect the brain response [ 22 , 44 - 46 ]. This trial strives to bridge the existing knowledge gap by combining fMRI, which investigates arousal responses spatially within the brain, with wrist actigraphy, enabling the temporal monitoring of arousal status.…”

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“…Previous investigations into insomnia treatment have primarily centered on enhancing sleep quality but have often overlooked the assessment of daytime functioning. In contrast, our previous research findings suggested that qigong exhibits efficacy both in ameliorating sleep quality and in enhancing daytime functioning [ 22 ].…”

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Effect of Baduanjin Qigong on Sleep Quality and Hyperarousal State in Adults With Chronic Insomnia: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial

Xie,

et al. 2023

JMIR Res Protoc

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Background Chronic insomnia (CI) is a mind-body disease that is commonly defined as a state of having disturbed daytime activities due to poor nighttime sleep quality. Baduanjin qigong (BDJQG) is widely used for CI in China. However, there is little scientific evidence to evaluate its effects on the hyperarousal state, which is closely associated with improved sleep quality. Objective The objective of the trial is to assess the therapeutic effects of BDJQG on sleep quality in patients with CI. Methods A randomized controlled trial will be conducted on 86 patients, who will be divided into a BDJQG group and a cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia group at a ratio of 1:1. Interventions in both groups will be given to the participants 7 times a week for 8 weeks, and the participants will be followed up for 4 weeks. The primary outcome is the change in the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index from baseline to week 8. The secondary outcomes are the changes in the Hyperarousal Scale, Insomnia Severity Index, Fatigue Scale-14, wrist actigraphy, salivary cortisol level, and functional magnetic resonance imaging from baseline to week 8. All main analyses will be carried out on the basis of the intention-to-treat principle. Results This study was funded from January 2023. As of the submission of the manuscript, there were 86 participants. Data collection began in April 2023 and will end in January 2024. Data analysis is expected to begin in January 2024, with the publication of results expected in February 2024. Conclusions This study will present data concerning the clinical effects of BDJQG on CI. The results will help to demonstrate whether BDJQG is an effective therapy for improving sleep quality in association with a decreased hyperarousal level as a possible underlying mechanism. This study will provide much-needed knowledge for complementary and alternative therapy for patients with CI. Trial Registration China Clinical Registration Agency ChiCTR2300069241; https://chictr.org.cn/bin/project/ChiCTR2300069241 International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID) PRR1-10.2196/53501

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“…Since that time, multiple studies have confirmed these findings in young [ 64 – 66 ], middle-aged [ 67 , 68 ], and older adults [ 69 , 70 ]. There is preliminary evidence that Qigong may have similar effects [ 71 , 72 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

Are Tai Chi and Qigong effective in the treatment of traumatic brain injury? A systematic review

Laskosky,

Huston,

Lam

et al. 2024

BMC Complement Med Ther

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Background Traumatic brain injury (TBI) adversely affects both young and old and is a growing public health concern. The common functional, psychological, and cognitive changes associated with TBI and recent trends in its management, such as recommending sub-threshold aerobic activity, and multi-modal treatment strategies including vestibular rehabilitation, suggest that Tai Chi/Qigong could be beneficial for TBI. Tai Chi and Qigong are aerobic mind-body practices with known benefits for maintaining health and mitigating chronic disease. To date, no systematic review has been published assessing the safety and effectiveness of Tai Chi/Qigong for traumatic injury. Methods The following databases were searched: MEDLINE, CINAHL Cochrane Library, Embase, China National Knowledge Infrastructure Database, Wanfang Database, Chinese Scientific Journal Database, and Chinese Biomedical Literature Database. All people with mild, moderate, or severe TBI who were inpatients or outpatients were included. All Types of Tai Chi and Qigong, and all comparators, were included. All measured outcomes were included. A priori, we chose “return to usual activities” as the primary outcome measure as it was patient-oriented. Cochrane-based risk of bias assessments were conducted on all included trials. Quality of evidence was assessed using the grading of recommendation, assessment, development, and evaluation (GRADE) system. Results Five trials were assessed; three randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and two non-RCTs; only two trials were conducted in the last 5 years. No trial measured “return to normal activities” or vestibular status as an outcome. Four trials - two RCTs and two non-RCTS - all found Tai Chi improved functional, psychological and/or cognitive outcomes. One RCT had a low risk of bias and a high level of certainty; one had some concerns. One non-RCTs had a moderate risk of bias and the other a serious risk of bias. The one Qigong RCT found improved psychological outcomes. It had a low risk of bias and a moderate level of certainty. Only one trial reported on adverse events and found that none were experienced by either the exercise or control group. Conclusion Based on the consistent finding of benefit in the four Tai Chi trials, including one RCT that had a high level of certainty, there is a sufficient signal to merit conducting a large, high quality multi-centre trial on Tai Chi for TBI and test it against current trends in TBI management. Based on the one RCT on TBI and Qigong, an additional confirmatory RCT is indicated. Further research is indicated that reflects current management strategies and includes adverse event documentation in both the intervention and control groups. However, these findings suggest that, in addition to Tai Chi’s known health promotion and chronic disease mitigation benefits, its use for the treatment of injury, such as TBI, is potentially a new frontier. Systematic review registration PROSPERO [CRD42022364385].

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Effects of the Prolong Life With Nine Turn Method (Yan Nian Jiu Zhuan) Qigong on Brain Functional Changes in Patients With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in Terms of Fatigue and Quality of Life

Cited by 6 publications

References 103 publications

Are Tai Chi and Qigong Effective in the Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury? A Systematic Review

Are Tai Chi and Qigong Effective in the Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury? A Systematic Review

Effect of Baduanjin Qigong on Sleep Quality and Hyperarousal State in Adults With Chronic Insomnia: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial

Are Tai Chi and Qigong effective in the treatment of traumatic brain injury? A systematic review

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