Tai chi or cognitive behavioural therapy for treating insomnia in middle aged and older adults: randomised non-inferiority trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To assess whether tai chi is non-inferior to cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), the first line treatment, for managing chronic insomnia in middle aged and older adults.

Design

Randomised, assessor masked, non-inferiority trial.

Setting

A single research site in Hong Kong with participants recruited from the local community between 18 May 2020 and 14 July 2022.

Participants

Chinese participants aged ≥50 years with chronic insomnia diagnosed according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth edition.

Interventions

Tai chi and CBT-I interventions were delivered in group format over three months, consisting of one hour sessions twice a week for a total of 24 sessions.

Main outcome measures

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SUBMITTER: Siu PM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12651913 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature