NCT07336030

Effect of Baduanjin Exercise in Diabetic Patients

Effect of Baduanjin Exercise on Health and Wellbeing for Health Sustainability in Diabetic Patients

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 42 (actual)
• Sponsor: Cairo University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 50 Years – 60 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

This study is conducted to assess baduanjin exercise for its ability to reduce cortisol levels in type 2 diabetic patients which in turn contributes to lowering blood glucose levels. the potential improvement in blood sugar levels can positively affect patients' quality of life and improving activities of daily living by reducing complications and dependance on medications , so baduanjin exercise supports the concept of health sustainability and enhancing long term wellbeing.

Conditions

• Diabetes Mellitus

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	baduanjin exercise	baduanjin exercise is a type of traditional Chinese exercises that combines exercise and mindful breathing. Baduanjin also called eight section brocades Qigong, the combination of physical movement and intention in these exercises creates enjoyable experiences for both the body and the mind.
OTHER	diaphragmatic breathing exercise and upper and lower limb stretching exercise	diaphragmatic breathing exercise is a breathing exercise which focuses on diaphragm muscle as it is the main respiratory muscle. While upper and lower stretching exercises focuses on flexibility and stretching of major muscle compartments of upper and lower limbs.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-09-30
• Primary completion: 2026-02-01
• Completion: 2026-02-28
• First posted: 2026-01-13
• Last updated: 2026-03-18

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Egypt