Effects of Baduanjin Exercise on Improving Health in Sedentary Young and Middle-Aged Adults (NCT07482995) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effects of Baduanjin Exercise on Improving Health in Sedentary Young and Middle-Aged Adults
208 participantsStarted 2026-04-10
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a 12-week Baduanjin exercise program can improve health in sedentary young and middle-aged adults. The main questions it aims to answer are:
1. Does the Baduanjin program improve participants' cardiorespiratory fitness (measured as peak oxygen uptake)?
2. Does it improve their body composition, muscle strength, balance, and flexibility?
3. Does it reduce their daily sitting time?
Researchers will compare the Baduanjin training group to a health education control group to see if Baduanjin is more effective in improving these health outcomes.
Participants will:
1. Be randomly assigned to one of the two groups.
2. If in the Baduanjin group, attend supervised group sessions and practice at home for 12 weeks.
3. Complete a series of assessments at the beginning, middle, and end of the study, including fitness tests, body measurements, and questionnaires.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 59 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adults aged 18 to 59 years
* Sedentary and physically inactive, defined as: (a) self-reported sitting time ≥ 8 hours per day, AND (b) not meeting the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended level of physical activity ( engaging in \< 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity per week, assessed by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire \[IPAQ\])
* In good general health as self-reported, and free from any known diseases
* Willing and able to provide written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Contraindications to cardiopulmonary exercise testing
* Currently participating in, or planning to participate within the next 3 months, in any other structured exercise or behavioral intervention program
* Pregnancy, lactation, or planning to become pregnant during the study period
* Inability to understand or comply with the study procedures
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Change in Peak Oxygen Uptake (VO₂peak) assessed by Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing