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Shaolin Dan Tian Breathing Fosters Relaxed and Attentive Mind

Sponsor
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Other)
Overall Status
Unknown status
CT.gov ID
NCT00988702
Collaborator
Chinese University of Hong Kong (Other)
100
Enrollment
2
Arms
26
Duration (Months)

Study Details

Study Description

Brief Summary

The present study aimed to utilize these well-known neuroelectrophysiological techniques to investigate the relatively less studied Shaolin Dan Tian Breathing (DTB) technique.

Condition or Disease Intervention/Treatment Phase
  • Behavioral: Dan Tian Breathing
  • Behavioral: Progressive muscle training
 Phase 1/Phase 2

Detailed Description

Neuroelectrophysiological studies on various types of meditative breathing revealed its association with either a relaxing (i.e., enhanced alpha asymmetry) or an attentive state (i.e., enhanced intra- and inter-hemispheric theta coherence). The present study aimed to utilize these well-known neuroelectrophysiological techniques to investigate the relatively less studied Shaolin Dan Tian Breathing (DTB) technique. This technique consists of two components -- Passive DTB and Active DTB, and is considered not only as a relaxation exercise but also a form of Qigong. Based upon some pilot neuroimaging data and clinical observation, it was hypothesized that after familiarizing with the method, practicing DTB can induce both relaxing and attentive states. Twenty-two adults received training on the DTB (experimental group) for one month. They were instructed to practice the technique daily, and at each practice, until they felt warm and/or relaxed. Twenty age-, gender- and education-matched adults receiving conventional progressive muscle relaxation training were recruited as control. All participation was voluntary. Quantitative EEG and bio-physiological data were collected at baseline and post training. Eyes-closed resting EEG data before and immediately after each type of breathing were obtained individually at two time points.

Study Design

Study Type:
Interventional
Anticipated Enrollment :
100 participants
Allocation:
Randomized
Intervention Model:
Parallel Assignment
Masking:
Single (Outcomes Assessor)
Primary Purpose:
Basic Science
Official Title:
Shaolin Dan Tian Breathing Fosters Relaxed and Attentive Mind: A Randomized Controlled Neuroelectrophysiological Study
Study Start Date :
Oct 1, 2008
Actual Primary Completion Date :
Mar 1, 2009
Anticipated Study Completion Date :
Dec 1, 2010

Arms and Interventions

Arm Intervention/Treatment
Experimental: Dan Tian Breathing

subjects received one-month's training on the Dan Tian Breathing

Behavioral: Dan Tian Breathing
Dan Tian Breathing for one month
Other Names:
  • Dan Tian
  • Shaolin

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    Active Comparator: Progressive muscle relaxation training

    Subjects received one-month's conventional progressive muscle relaxation training

    Behavioral: Progressive muscle training
    Progressive muscle training for one month
    Other Names:
  • muscle training
  • relaxation

    		•

    Outcome Measures

    Primary Outcome Measures

    1. Quantitative electroencephalography [Before and after one month's training]

    Secondary Outcome Measures

    1. Bio-physiological measures [Before and after one month's training]

    Eligibility Criteria

    Criteria

    Ages Eligible for Study:
    20 Years to 60 Years
    Sexes Eligible for Study:
    All
    Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
    Yes
    Inclusion Criteria:

    • healthy controls

    • age 20 to 60 years

    Exclusion Criteria:

    • history of head injury,

    • seizure,

    • stroke,

    • other CNS diseases or psychiatric illnesses of psychosis or mania.

    Contacts and Locations

    Locations

    No locations specified.

    Sponsors and Collaborators

    • The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
    • Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Investigators

    • Principal Investigator: Agnes S Chan, PhD, The ChineseUniversity of Hong Kong

    Study Documents (Full-Text)

    None provided.

    More Information

    Publications

    None provided.
    Responsible Party:
    , ,
    ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
    NCT00988702
    Other Study ID Numbers:
    • Chanwuyi-0006
    First Posted:
    Oct 2, 2009
    Last Update Posted:
    Oct 2, 2009
    Last Verified:
    Oct 1, 2009
    Keywords provided by , ,
    Dan Tian Breathing
    Physiological measurement
    progressive muscle relaxation
    Monitoring, Physiologic
    Additional relevant MeSH terms:
    Respiratory Aspiration

    Study Results

    No Results Posted as of Oct 2, 2009