Yoga Asana Chandra Harmoni on Psychological Well-being and Learning Readiness Among Medical Students

NCT07171268 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: 025UN481604
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 80
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The goal of this trial is to learn if the Yoga Asana Chandra Harmoni intervention can improve psychological well-being and learning readiness in medical students. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does Yoga Asana Chandra Harmoni improve psychological well-being (specifically, reduce stress, anxiety, and depression) in medical students? Does Yoga Asana Chandra Harmoni enhance self-directed learning readiness in medical students? Researchers will compare a group receiving the Yoga Asana Chandra Harmoni intervention to a control group to see if the intervention leads to significant improvements in psychological well-being and self-directed learning readiness. Participants will: Complete baseline questionnaires assessing psychological well-being, sleep quality, self-directed learning readiness, and self-efficacy. Participate in 3 weekly Yoga Asana Chandra Harmoni sessions for 4 weeks (intervention group). Continue with their usual activities (control group). Complete follow-up questionnaires at post-test (end of week 4) and at a 2-week follow-up to assess changes in the outcome measures. Engage in additional online audio guided practices 5 times/week for 20-30 minutes, including breathing exercises (weeks 1-2) and body scans (weeks 3-4) (intervention group).

Conditions

Yoga; Yoga Exercises; Well Being; Self Efficacy; Medical Student; Health and Wellness

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Psychological well-being (measured by the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales - DASS-21)

  The DASS-21 is a self-report instrument that assesses the severity of symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress experienced by individuals.

  Baseline (Prior to the intervention); Post-test (Immediately following the 4-week intervention period); Follow-up (Two weeks after the post-test assessment).

Secondary Outcomes (3)

• Sleep Quality (Measured by the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index - PSQI)

  Baseline (Prior to the intervention); Post-test (Immediately following the 4-week intervention period); Follow-up (Two weeks after the post-test assessment).

• SDLR (measured by the Indonesian version of the Self-Directed Learning Readiness Scale - SDLR)

  Baseline (Prior to the intervention); Post-test (Immediately following the 4-week intervention period); Follow-up (Two weeks after the post-test assessment).

• Self-Efficacy (Measured by the Indonesian version of the Student Self-Efficacy Scale)

  Baseline (Prior to the intervention); Post-test (Immediately following the 4-week intervention period); Follow-up (Two weeks after the post-test assessment).

Study Arms (2)

Control Group

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Participants randomized to the control group will continue with their usual daily activities and academic routines. They will not receive the Yoga Asana Chandra Harmoni intervention during the study period.

Behavioral: Yoga Asana Chandra Harmoni

Wait-List Control Group

NO INTERVENTION

Participants randomized to the wait-list control group will continue with their usual daily activities and academic routines. They will not receive the Yoga Asana Chandra Harmoni intervention during the study period.

Interventions

Yoga Asana Chandra Harmoni BEHAVIORAL

Description: Participants randomized to the intervention group will receive the Yoga Asana Chandra Harmoni program. This program is designed to improve psychological well-being, sleep quality, and self-directed learning readiness. Components: Initial Face-to-Face Session: Participants will attend one in-person session led by a qualified yoga instructor. This session will introduce the principles of Yoga Asana Chandra Harmoni and provide instruction on the core asana sequence, breathing techniques (pranayama), and meditation. Weekly Yoga Sessions: Participants will engage in three 45-minute yoga sessions per week for four weeks, practicing the Yoga Asana Chandra Harmoni sequence. Video Support: Participants will be provided with a video demonstrating the Yoga Asana Chandra Harmoni sequence to support their home practice. The video will be shared individually via Whatsapp. Home Practice: Participants are expected to practice the Yoga Asana Chandra Harmoni sequence independently at home,

Control Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• rd-year medical student
• Willing to attend yoga sessions and practice at home.
• Willing to provide consent and complete assessments.

You may not qualify if:

• Regular yoga practice (≥ 6 months).
• Physical contraindications to yoga.
• Active treatment for severe mental health disorder.
• Concurrent participation in another intervention study.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Gadjah Mada University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha

Singaraja, Bali, 81116, Indonesia

Location

Related Publications (1)

• Maity S, Abbaspour R, Bandelow S, Pahwa S, Alahdadi T, Shah S, Chhetri P, Jha AK, Nauhria S, Nath R, Nayak N, Nauhria S. The psychosomatic impact of Yoga in medical education: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Med Educ Online. 2024 Dec 31;29(1):2364486. doi: 10.1080/10872981.2024.2364486. Epub 2024 Jun 11.

  PMID: 38861675 BACKGROUND

Study Officials

• Made Kurnia Widiastuti Giri, Dr.

  Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Made Satya Nugraha Gautama RN, M.Sc.

CONTACT

+6282247469181; mgautama@undiksha.ac.id

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Masking Details: To minimize bias, this study will implement masking procedures. Specifically, investigators involved in direct participant interaction will not be masked because of the nature of intervention (yoga classes require a known instructor), The outcome assessors responsible for administering and scoring the questionnaires (DASS-21, PSQI, SDLR, and Self-Efficacy) will be masked to the participant's group assignment.
• Purpose: HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator

Model Details: The Yoga Asana Chandra Harmoni intervention is a structured yoga program based on a specific sequence of asanas, pranayama (breathing exercises), and meditation techniques. The core asana sequence includes both static and dynamic movements designed to promote physical flexibility, strength, and balance. Pranayama techniques focus on regulating the breath to calm the nervous system and reduce stress. Meditation practices aim to cultivate mindfulness and improve emotional regulation. The intervention will be delivered in two phases: an initial face-to-face instruction session, followed by independent practice supported by a video and WhatsApp support. Participants in the intervention group will also be prescribed with online audio guided practices 5 times/week for 20-30 minutes. The audio practice will include breathing exercises (weeks 1-2) and body scans (weeks 3-4).

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: September 4, 2025
• First Posted: September 12, 2025
• Study Start: December 30, 2025
• Primary Completion: February 28, 2026
• Study Completion: March 1, 2026
• Last Updated: September 12, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-09

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

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