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This condition can lead to a persistent decline in sleep quality, trigger mental health issues such as anxiety and depression, and ultimately reduce overall quality of life. Traditional Chinese mind-body exercise therapies are considered potentially effective non-pharmacological interventions due to their low risk, high accessibility, and dual mind-body regulation effects. However, the relative efficacy of different exercise therapies on sleep quality, mental health, and quality of life in patients with sleep disorders remains unclear. This study employed a web-based meta-analysis to systematically evaluate the effects of three interventions\u2014Tai Chi, Baduanjin, and Tai Chi combined with transcranial magnetic stimulation\u2014on three outcome measures and to rank their efficacy, aiming to provide evidence-based support for clinical decision-making.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study conducted a systematic search of the PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane, EBSCO, and CNKI databases and included 18 randomized controlled trials that met the inclusion criteria. Outcome measures included sleep quality, mental health, and quality of life. A network meta-analysis using a random-effects model was performed to calculate standardized mean differences and 95% confidence intervals, and the cumulative ranking probability curve area was used to rank the efficacy of the interventions.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Result<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study included a total of 18 randomized controlled trials. Regarding sleep quality, TCCWTMS yielded the best results (SMD = \u22121.15, 95% CI [\u22122.07, \u22120.22]). Regarding mental health, only the Tai Chi intervention achieved statistical significance (SMD = 0.64, 95% CI [0.07, 1.21], P = 0.03); although Baduanjin ranked first in the SUCRA ranking (92.6%), pairwise comparisons did not reach statistical significance (P = 0.07). Regarding quality of life, both Tai Chi (SMD = -0.47, 95% CI [-0.71, -0.24], P &amp;lt; 0.0001) and Baduanjin (SMD = -0.57, 95% CI [-0.91, -0.23], P = 0.001) were significantly effective. There were significant heterogeneous differences in the efficacy of the three interventions across different outcome measures.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study indicates that the TCCWTMS is the most effective intervention for improving sleep quality in patients with sleep disorders. Regarding quality of life, both Baduanjin and Tai Chi demonstrated significant effects, with Baduanjin showing superior efficacy. Regarding mental health, the current evidence is insufficient to determine the optimal intervention strategy. There are significant differences in the efficacy of the three interventions across various outcome measures; clinical decisions can be made by selecting the appropriate intervention based on the patient\u2019s score needs.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Systematic review registration<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      <jats:ext-link>https:\/\/www.crd.york.ac.uk\/PROSPERO\/view\/CRD420261415202<\/jats:ext-link>\n                      , identifier CRD420261415202.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.3389\/fpsyt.2026.1921194","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,9,18]],"date-time":"2026-09-18T13:23:45Z","timestamp":1789737825000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3389\/crossmark-policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["A comparative study of traditional Chinese mind-body therapies on sleep quality, 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