YoBEKA Program (Yoga, Movement, Relaxation, Concentration and Mindfulness) in Elementary Schools

NCT03796754 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: YoBEKA
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 250
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is a first evaluation of the effectiveness of the YoBEKA Program (Yoga, Movement, Relaxation, Concentration and Mindfulness) to evaluate potential effects in stress reduction and concomitant psychological parameters.

Conditions

Stress, Psychological

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Questionnaire on the assessment of stress and stress management in childhood and adolescence - Revision (SSKJ 3-8 R)

  Filled out by students, assessing composite score (range 29-94): subscale 1 (stress-vulnerability \[range 7-28\]) summed with subscale 3 (stress symptoms and well-being \[range 22-66\]), lower score meaning a better outcome

  Change baseline, 4 months

Secondary Outcomes (5)

• Inventory of the quality of life of children and adolescents (KIDSCREEN-27 children)

  Change Baseline, 4 months, 12 months

• Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)

  Change Baseline, 4 months, 12 months

• Teacher anxiety and stress inventory (LASI)

  Change Baseline, 4 months, 12 months

• Screening for somatoform disorders of childhood and adolescence (SOMS-E)

  Change Baseline, 4 months, 12 months

• Inventory of the quality of life of children and adolescents (KIDSCREEN-52 parents)

  Change Baseline, 4 months, 12 months

Other Outcomes (2)

• Heart rate variability

  Baseline, 4 months, 12 months

• Qualitative interviews

  4 months, 12 months

Study Arms (2)

YoBEKA Intervention

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Behavioral: YoBEKA

Control group

NO INTERVENTION

Interventions

YoBEKA BEHAVIORAL

The teachers and students of the YoBEKA study arm receive a guided YoBEKA practice from an experienced YoBEKA trainer during the regular 4 month intervention period. The YoBEKA program is based on a combination of different, easy to perform exercises appropriate to the school situation, consisting of postures, verses for speech, song and movement, affirmations in movement to promote balance and coordination, and various rest and silence exercises to promote body awareness and relaxation techniques. The teaching is ideologically neutral and without religious background. The participating teachers receive an initial two-hour YoBEKA introductory course. Every 2 weeks there is a one to two-hour training course. The pedagogical specialists are supported once a week by an experienced YoBEKA trainer. The teachers are encouraged to integrate the learned exercises independently and regularly into their everyday school life.

YoBEKA Intervention

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 6 Years - 12 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17)

You may qualify if:

• Students from participating primary schools in Berlin aged 6-12 years
• Written declaration of consent of the parent or legal guardian

You may not qualify if:

• Serious chronic or acute diseases
• Immobility or serious restriction for gymnastic exercises due to orthopaedic, neurological or other medical causes
• Participation in another study

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Charite University, Berlin, Germany: lead

Study Sites (1)

Charite University

Berlin, 14109, Germany

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Stress, Psychological

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavioral Symptoms; Behavior

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NON RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: PREVENTION
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 2, 2019
• First Posted: January 8, 2019
• Study Start: January 21, 2019
• Primary Completion: February 15, 2020
• Study Completion: February 15, 2020
• Last Updated: September 29, 2022

Record last verified: 2022-09

Locations

DE (1)