An interventional study of Mindfulness-based Health Qigong Intervention in COVID-19 Infection, sponsored by TSANG Hector Wing-Hong. Completed at 2 sites in Hong Kong. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-07-06.
Sponsored by TSANG Hector Wing-Hong · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
This study examines the effectiveness of a 16-week Integrated Mindfulness-based Health Qigong (iMBHQ) program, delivered via a mobile application, in improving the mental and physical well-being of COVID-19 survivors, their caregivers, and the general public. We hypothesize that participants in the iMBHQ group will demonstrate significant reductions in stress, depression, and anxiety compared to a control group receiving treatment-as-usual. This parallel-group randomized controlled trial aims to recruit 600 participants (200 COVID-19 survivors, 200 caregivers, and 200 individuals from the general public). Effectiveness is evaluated at baseline, 8 weeks, 16 weeks, 6 months, and 12 months post-intervention, using standardized psychological and physical health assessments.
Background \& Objective The COVID-19 pandemic has precipitated significant psychological challenges, including stress, anxiety, and depression, among COVID-19 survivors, their caregivers, and the general public. The primary objective of this study is to examine whether an Integrated Mindfulness-based Health Qigong (iMBHQ) program can improve the physical and psychological wellness of these three distinct populations within the community.
Study Design \& Participants This study employs a 3 × 2 factorial parallel-group randomized controlled trial design. The trial aims to recruit a total of 600 participants (200 COVID-19 survivors, 200 caregivers, and 200 individuals from the general public). Participants will be randomized into either the treatment group (receiving the 16-week iMBHQ program) or the control group (receiving treatment-as-usual).
Intervention Procedures Delivered via a tailor-made mobile application, the iMBHQ program combines Health Qigong (Baduanjin) and Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBIs) to target both physical health and psychological distress. During Weeks 1-8, participants complete mindfulness-based sessions lasting 2 hours per week. During Weeks 9-16, they transition to practicing Qigong for 30 minutes per day, five days a week. To evaluate efficacy, outcome data will be collected at baseline, 8 weeks (inter-intervention), 16 weeks (post-intervention), 6 months, and 12 months post-intervention.
Outcome Measures \& Analysis Primary and secondary outcome measures include the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21), Multidimensional Assessment of Interoceptive Awareness (MAIA), 12-item Short Form Health Survey (SF-12), Rumination Reflection Questionnaire (RRQ), Hyperarousal Scale, and specific scales measuring COVID-19-related fear, stigma, and attitudes toward vaccination. Data will be analyzed using the Intention-to-Treat (ITT) principle, and linear mixed models will be utilized to examine treatment × group interactions.
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Exclusion Criteria:
Intervention group will receive training on Qigong exercise and mindfulness.
Other: Mindfulness-based Health Qigong Intervention
Control group will not receive intervention.
Participants are introduced the practice of the most essential skills, particularly mindfulness and the basic movements of Qigong. The intervention lasts 16 weeks and is divided into two sequential 8-week phases: Phase 1 (Weeks 1-8): Participants complete mindfulness-based sessions lasting 2 to 2.5 hours per week. They are also instructed to complete three self-practice sessions (5 to 10 minutes per session), scheduled flexibly at their convenience. Phase 2 (Weeks 9-16): Participants complete 40 sessions of Health Qigong (5 sessions per week, 30 minutes each). To verify compliance, participants must upload a 1-minute self-practice video to the mobile application each week.
Psychological Symptoms
Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-12)
Time frame: From baseline to 12 months post-intervention
Interoception, Quality of Life, Rumination, Hyperarousal, Fear and Stigma Towards COVID-19, Attitude toward rapid testing and vaccine
Multidimensional Assessment of Interoceptive Awareness (MAIA); 12-item Short Form healthy survey (SF-12); Rumination Reflection Questionnaire (RRQ); Pre-sleep Arousal Scale (PSAS); COVID-19 Public Stigma Scale (PSS); Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV); Thought on Covid-19 vaccination (TCV).
Time frame: From baseline to 12 months post-intervention
Plan to share: No
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