Effects of Sitting Meditation and Hatha Yoga in Adolescents

NCT02339363 | Completed Phase 1

• 1 other identifier: Quach-1-2013
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 198
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

The present study was a randomized controlled trial that explored the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of short-term mindfulness training among adolescents. The primary purpose was to investigate the effectiveness of two main Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction components-sitting meditation and hatha yoga-on working memory, stress, anxiety and mindfulness. The influence of daily home practice compliance on intervention outcomes was also examined.

Conditions

Anxiety; Psychological Stress

Keywords

mindfulness; adolescents; working memory; stress; anxiety

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Working Memory Capacity: Automated Operational Span Task (AOSPAN)

  Participants completed the AOSPAN prior to beginning their group condition (sitting meditation, Hatha yoga, or waitlist control) and again at the end of the 4-week intervention (waitlist) period.

  pre-intervention and post-intervention (waitlist), t the end of the 4-week intervention (waitlist) period

Secondary Outcomes (3)

• Stress: Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10)

  pre-intervention and post-intervention (waitlist), t the end of the 4-week intervention (waitlist) period

• Anxiety: Screen for Child Anxiety and Related Emotional Disorders (SCARED)

  pre-intervention and post-intervention, t the end of the 4-week intervention (waitlist) period

• Mindfulness: Child Acceptance and Mindfulness Measure (CAMM)

  pre-intervention and post-intervention (waitlist), t the end of the 4-week intervention (waitlist) period

Study Arms (3)

Sitting Meditation

EXPERIMENTAL

4 weeks (45-min sessions, 2x per week) of sitting meditation, based on MBSR. The sitting meditation condition consisted of three parts: (a) breathing techniques, (b) meditation, and (c) discussion. Participants in the sitting meditation group learned new types of sitting meditation each week. Participants in the sitting meditation group received a CD that consisted of audio meditations that they could follow along at home. The sitting meditation participants were encouraged to practice formal sitting meditation for 15 to 30 minutes every day and asked to record details of their practice on their daily home practice logs.

Behavioral: Sitting Meditation

Hatha Yoga

EXPERIMENTAL

4 weeks(45-min sessions, 2x per week) of Hatha Yoga. The adolescent hatha yoga curriculum was used with permission from Shanti Generation Yoga © (2009) created by Abby Wills. The hatha yoga sessions consisted of three parts: (a) breathing techniques, (b) yoga poses, and (c) discussion. Participants in the hatha yoga group learned a series of new yoga poses each week, as well as reviewed old poses. During the first session, participants in the hatha yoga group received a DVD that contained five yoga lessons corresponding to the yoga poses being taught in the intervention. Participants were encouraged to practice the series of yoga poses at home for 15 to 30 minutes each day and record their home practice in their daily home practice logs.

Behavioral: Hatha yoga

Waitlist Control

NO INTERVENTION

4-week waitlist control condition. Completed all study measures at same time points as experimental groups. Were randomly assigned to one of the two active treatment conditions after completing the waitlist period.

Interventions

Sitting Meditation BEHAVIORAL

4 weeks Sitting Meditation

Sitting Meditation

Hatha yoga BEHAVIORAL

4 weeks of Hatha yoga

Hatha Yoga

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 12 Years - 17 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17)

You may qualify if:

• Students currently enrolled in school
• Between the ages of 12 - 17 years old
• English speaking-to understand and complete the measures
• Able to attend the weekly hatha yoga or sitting meditation sessions
• Not reporting any injuries or health condition(s) that might limit their physical activity

You may not qualify if:

• hearing impairments, injuries, or physical disabilities that would hinder them from fully participating in intervention

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Alliant International University: lead

Related Publications (1)

• Quach D, Jastrowski Mano KE, Alexander K. A Randomized Controlled Trial Examining the Effect of Mindfulness Meditation on Working Memory Capacity in Adolescents. J Adolesc Health. 2016 May;58(5):489-96. doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2015.09.024. Epub 2015 Nov 11.

  PMID: 26576819 DERIVED

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Anxiety Disorders; Stress, Psychological

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Mental Disorders; Behavioral Symptoms; Behavior

Study Officials

• Kristen Jastrowski Mano, Ph.D.

  Alliant International University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: phase 1
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: FACTORIAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 9, 2015
• First Posted: January 15, 2015
• Study Start: March 1, 2013
• Primary Completion: June 1, 2013
• Study Completion: July 1, 2013
• Last Updated: January 15, 2015

Record last verified: 2015-01