Trial reportFrontiers in neurology
Comparative effects of Baduanjin versus brisk walking on postural control and multidimensional functions in early-to-mid-stage Parkinson's Disease: a randomized controlled trial.
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- Effects of mind-body health qigong exercise on depression severity and cognitive function in older adults at a senior care center: a randomized controlled trial.Frontiers in public health · 2026Trial
- Integrating Baduanjin exercise into Parkinson's rehabilitation: a randomized controlled trial.Frontiers in aging neuroscience · 2026Article
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Abstract
Introduction: Baduanjin is a traditional mind-body exercise designed to modulate neural circuits and motor coordination. This study aimed to compare its rehabilitative efficacy against conventional brisk walking on postural control, motor, and non-motor functions in patients with early- to mid-stage Parkinson's disease (PD). Methods: A 12-week randomized controlled trial was conducted with 32 PD patients (Hoehn and Yahr stages 1-2.5). Participants were randomly assigned to either a Baduanjin group or a Brisk Walking group and underwent 40-min training sessions five times weekly. Primary outcomes included the Movement Disorder Society-Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale Part III (MDS-UPDRS-III) and Berg balance scale (BBS). Secondary outcomes included Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAMA), Hamilton Depression Scale (HAMD), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), 39-Item Parkinson's Disease Questionnaire (PDQ-39) and objective gait parameters were quantified using wearable sensors during the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test and turning task. Results: After 12 weeks, the Baduanjin group demonstrated significantly greater improvements than Brisk Walking in MDS-UPDRS-III ( Conclusion: Baduanjin training appears to offer greater improvements in motor symptoms compared to conventional brisk walking in patients with early- to mid-stage Parkinson's disease. Its integration of mindful movement and breathing techniques may particularly address core motor deficits in PD, providing a safe, accessible, and culturally acceptable non-pharmacological rehabilitation option. Clinical Trial Registration: ChiCTR2300069360 [https://www.chictr.org.cn/].
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