Tai chi versus conventional exercise to alleviate depressive symptoms in older insomniacs: a comparative efficacy randomized controlled trial
Grant Data
Project Title
Tai chi versus conventional exercise to alleviate depressive symptoms in older insomniacs: a comparative efficacy randomized controlled trial
Principal Investigator
Professor Siu, Ming Fai Parco
(Principal Investigator (PI))
Co-Investigator(s)
Dr Chan Derwin King Chung
(Co-Investigator)
Professor Fong Daniel Yee Tak
(Co-Investigator)
Professor Wang Chenchen
(Co-Investigator)
Professor Cheng Pak Wing Calvin
(Co-Investigator)
Professor Hui Stanley
(Co-Investigator)
Duration
48
Start Date
2020-09-22
Amount
1500000
Conference Title
Tai chi versus conventional exercise to alleviate depressive symptoms in older insomniacs: a comparative efficacy randomized controlled trial
Keywords
Depression, Exercise training, Insomnia, Mind-body exercise, Sleep, Tai chi
Discipline
Others - Medicine, Dentistry and Health
HKU Project Code
17182461
Grant Type
Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Funding Year
2019
Status
On-going
Objectives
Depression is the most common mental illness among older adults. Tai chi has promising therapeutic potential for alleviating depression in older insomniacs. Our pilot data demonstrated that both conventional exercise and tai chi could improve depression and insomnia, but the effects of tai chi were generally more superior. Nonetheless, the comparative efficacy of tai chi versus conventional exercise on treating depression in older insomniacs has not been investigated. We aim to examine the superior efficacy of tai chi over conventional exercise on alleviating depressive symptoms in older insomniacs.