A Pilot Study of Qigong for Reducing Cocaine Craving Early in Recovery

作者：Smelson David^*; Chen Kevin W; Ziedonis Douglas; Andes Ken; Lennox Amanda; Callahan Lanora; Rodrigues Stephanie; Eisenberg David

来源：Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2013, 19(2): 97-101.

DOI：10.1089/acm.2012.0052

Objectives: This pilot study examined the feasibility, preliminary efficacy, and determined the effect sizes of external qigong therapy (EQT) in reducing cue-elicited cocaine craving and associated symptoms among recently abstinent cocaine-dependent (CD) individuals.
Methods: This study randomized 101 CD subjects to either a real EQT (n = 51) or sham EQT control (n = 50) group. Subjects underwent a baseline assessment and a weekly cue-exposure session for 2 weeks. Total EQT or sham treatments ranged from 4 to 6 sessions in 2 weeks.
Results: EQT-treated subjects displayed a greater reduction in cue-elicited craving (p = 0.06) and symptoms of depression (p < 0.05) with medium effect sizes.
Conclusions: This study demonstrated the feasibility of delivering EQT among CD individuals early in residential treatment. Future research should include a larger sample and examine the mechanisms and potential longitudinal benefits of EQT.

• 出版日期2013-2