Preliminary effects and feasibility of online interactive Baduanjin exercise in adults with overweight and obesity: a pilot randomized controlled trial

作者：Y. Yu, Jinpeng Wu, Tongtong Wu, Genghang Chen, Xueyin Chen, Shaonan Liu, Yuping Chen, Lihong Yang, Xinfeng Guo · 发表于：Frontiers in Endocrinology · 年份：2025 · DOI：10.3389/fendo.2025.1529705 · 被引用次数：7 · 研究领域：Biofield Effects and Biophysics、Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies、Acupuncture Treatment Research Studies

Background: Overweight and obesity are chronic conditions with severe health implications, demanding effective and sustainable management strategies. The escalated Baduanjin, an adapted form of traditional Baduanjin, is proposed as a targeted intervention for individuals with overweight and obesity, offering a potentially effective and accessible approach to weight management and overall health improvement. Objectives: This pilot study aimed to assess the preliminary effects and feasibility of the online interactive escalated Baduanjin exercise program, with a focus on participant engagement and acceptance. Methods: A 12-week pilot randomized controlled trial was conducted in Guangzhou, China, from June 30 to November 15, 2023, involving 50 participants with overweight and obesity. Participants were randomly allocated to the intervention group (n=26) or the control group (n=24). The intervention group received three 60-minute online interactive escalated Baduanjin exercises per week for 12 weeks, in addition to health education. The control group received only health education, delivered in three sessions over the 12-week period. The primary outcome was the change in body mass index (BMI) from baseline to week 12. Secondary outcomes included changes in waist circumference, body weight, blood glucose, lipid levels, blood pressure, quality of life, and dampness scale scores. Feasibility was assessed by participant adherence to the required intervention, and adverse events were ...