Completed

Traditional Martial Arts Impact on Drug Users' Physical and Mental Health

Study Aim

This study aims to evaluate the impact of traditional martial arts on the physical and mental health of drug users, by assessing changes in balance, core strength, flexibility, reaction time, handgrip strength, pulmonary capacity, and aerobic endurance over a period of 6 months.

What is being tested

Health Qigong - 12-Step Daoyin Health Preservation Exercises

+ Locked exercise

+ Multiplayer open exercise

Behavioral

Who is being recruted

From 18 to 40 Years

+5 Eligibility Criteria

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How is the trial designed

Treatment Study

Interventional

Study Start: July 2023

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Summary

Principal SponsorNortheast Normal University

Last updated: January 28, 2026

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Study start date: July 1, 2023

Actual date on which the first participant was enrolled.

This study focuses on exploring how Chinese traditional martial arts can help people struggling with drug addiction. Researchers are interested in finding out if practicing these martial arts can reduce the urge to use drugs and improve overall health, both physically and mentally. The study targets individuals who are currently dealing with substance use issues. This research is important because it looks at alternative ways to support recovery, potentially offering a new method that could work alongside traditional treatments to enhance the well-being of those affected by addiction. Participants in the study will engage in sessions of Chinese traditional martial arts. These activities aim to not only improve physical fitness but also to have a positive impact on mental health, potentially aiding in the reduction of drug cravings. The effectiveness of this approach will be evaluated by observing changes in participants' drug use habits and their general physical and mental health over time. By investigating these outcomes, the study seeks to determine whether martial arts can be a beneficial addition to addiction treatment programs.

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

NCT06454565

Principal SponsorNortheast Normal University

Last updated: January 28, 2026

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Protocol

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

Design Details

189 patients to be enrolled

Total number of participants that the clinical trial aims to recruit.

Treatment Study

These studies test new ways to treat a disease, condition, or health issue. The goal is to see if a new drug, therapy, or approach works better or has fewer side effects than existing options.

Eligibility

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria: person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Criteria

Any sex

Biological sex of participants that are eligible to enroll.

From 18 to 40 Years

Range of ages for which participants are eligible to join.

Healthy volunteers not allowed

If individuals who are healthy and do not have the condition being studied can participate.

Criteria

3 inclusion criteria required to participate

Normal mental state, able to understand and accept instructions

Drug users who have survived the detoxification period

Without major diseases

2 exclusion criteria prevent from participating

Drug use for more than 2 years

Drug abusers who have entered a drug rehabilitation center more than once

Study Plan

Find out more about all the medication administered in this study, their detailed description and what they involve.

Treatment Groups

Study Objectives

5 intervention groups are designated in this study

This study does not include a placebo group

Treatment Groups

Group I

Experimental

All classes are conducted offline and are implemented by professional Health Qigong instructors.

Group II

Experimental

All classes are held offline with professional instructors.

Group III

Experimental

All classes are held offline with professional instructors.

Group IV

Experimental

All classes are held offline with professional instructors.

Group 5

Experimental

All classes are held offline with professional instructors.

Study Objectives

Primary Objectives

Study Centers

These are the hospitals, clinics, or research facilities where the trial is being conducted. You can find the location closest to you and its status.

This study has 1 location

Suspended

Chinese Center of Exercise Epidemiology

Changchun, ChinaOpen Chinese Center of Exercise Epidemiology in Google Maps

CompletedOne Study Center