Yoga for Physical and Mental Health

NCT06304662 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: *University of Jaén
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 142
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

In the university environment, where academic pressure and personal exploration are paramount, yoga serves as a sanctuary for students facing stress and seeking self-discovery. Through practices like asanas, pranayama, and meditation, yoga equips students with tools to manage stress, foster inner balance, and enhance emotional well-being. Apart from its emotional benefits, yoga offers physical advantages, improving strength, flexibility, and posture, particularly beneficial for those sedentary due to academic demands. Moreover, yoga enhances concentration and mental clarity through mindfulness practices, aiding students in academic focus and problem-solving.Additionally, yoga provides a space for students to disconnect from external stimuli and recharge, reducing mental and physical fatigue while boosting vitality. By integrating yoga into university life, students can better balance academic pressures with personal care, laying the groundwork for a more harmonious and mindful future.

Conditions

Stress

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Stress level

  Perceived Stress Scale (PSS). This scale is a self-report instrument that evaluates the level of perceived stress during the last month, it consists of 14 items with a response format of a five-point scale (0 = never, 1 = almost never, 2 = occasionally when, 3 = often, 4 = very often). The total score of the PSS is obtained by reversing the scores of items 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10 and 13 (in the following sense: 0=4, 1=3, 2=2, 3=1 and 4 =0) and then adding the 14 items. The direct score obtained indicates that a higher score corresponds to a higher level of perceived stress.

  Up to twelve weeks

Secondary Outcomes (7)

• D2 test

  Up to twelve weeks

• Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS)

  Up to twelve weeks

• Handgrip Strength

  Up to twelve weeks

• Anxiety and Depression

  Up to twelve weeks

• Sleep quality

  Up to twelve weeks

Study Arms (2)

Control Group

NO INTERVENTION

The control group (CG) that is not going to undergo treatment, which will be evaluated in the pre and post phase of the study. Participants assigned to this group will receive general advice on the positive effects of regular physical activity, and they will be given the guide of recommendations for the promotion of physical activity.

Experimental Group

EXPERIMENTAL

The experimental group (EG) that after an initial evaluation will be subjected to a physical training program based on the ERFS, for 12 weeks with 3 weekly sessions (Monday, Wednesday and Friday), with a duration of 30-45 min per session. Once the intervention is finished, a final evaluation will be used again to see if there is a difference or not with the results obtained at the beginning.

Other: Yoga intervention

Interventions

Yoga intervention OTHER

Over 12 weeks, students will attend 50-minute yoga sessions twice a week. Sessions start with 10 minutes of mindful breathing and gentle warm-up movements, followed by 30 minutes of tailored yoga postures for relaxation and stretching. Students progress from basic to advanced postures, with adaptations for individual needs. Each session ends with a guided meditation for inner calm. A 10-minute cool-down encourages deep relaxation. Emphasis is on stress reduction, flexibility, and mindfulness, tailored to university life challenges. Continuous assessment ensures sessions meet students' evolving needs and optimize yoga's benefits in the university setting.

Experimental Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 25 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• University students who do not participate in any physical exercise program
• Sufficient physical autonomy to participate in the physical activities required by the study
• That they are able to understand the instructions, programs and protocols of this project.

You may not qualify if:

• Lack of commitment to regular attendance
• Extensive previous experience in yoga

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Jaén: lead

Study Sites (1)

Agustín Aibar Almazán

Jaén, 23007, Spain

Location

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: TRIPLE
• Who Masked: CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: March 3, 2024
• First Posted: March 12, 2024
• Study Start: November 13, 2023
• Primary Completion: February 9, 2024
• Study Completion: February 19, 2024
• Last Updated: May 24, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-05

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

ES (1)