Yoga, Meditation and Mindful Eating Intervention in University Students

NCT07280078 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: Acta Nº 254 CEI-FE (UDEA)
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 60
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to learn whether a program that combines yoga, meditation, and mindful eating can help reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, and improve mindfulness in university students. The main questions the study aims to answer are:

• Does participating in yoga, meditation, and mindful eating sessions lower students' levels of stress, anxiety, and depression?
• Does the program improve students' mindfulness and general well-being? What will happen in the study: Participants will:
• Attend weekly sessions of yoga, meditation, and mindful eating for 32 hours total.
• Practice physical postures (Asanas), breathing exercises (Pranayama), relaxation, and meditation.
• Receive short lessons about mindful nutrition and healthy lifestyle habits.
• Complete questionnaires before and after the program to measure stress, anxiety, depression, and mindfulness.

Conditions

Stress, Psychological; Anxiety; Depression; Mindfulness; Well-being

Keywords

Yoga, Meditation, Stress, Psychological; Anxiety; Well-being; Mindful Eating; Psychological

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Change in academic stress levels measured by the Academic Stress Scale

  Academic stress will be assessed using the Academic Stress Scale, a 54-item self-report questionnaire that evaluates methodological, social, and emotional stressors related to academic activities. Each item is scored on a Likert-type scale. Total scores range from 54 to 270, with higher scores indicating higher levels of perceived academic stress.

  Baseline (Week 1, pre-test) and Week 16 (post-intervention).

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Change in anxiety levels measured by the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI)

  Baseline (Week 1, pre-test) and Week 16 (post-intervention).

• Change in depressive symptoms measured by the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II)

  Baseline (Week 1, pre-test) and Week 16 (post-intervention).

Study Arms (1)

Yoga and Meditation Gruop

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

University students enrolled in the course "Yoga, Meditation, and Mindful Eating" will participate in a 32-hour holistic intervention. The program integrates theoretical and practical sessions focused on yoga postures (asanas), breathing exercises (pranayamas), meditation, relaxation, and mindful eating practices based on Ayurvedic principles.

Behavioral: Yoga, Meditation, and Mindful Eating

Interventions

Yoga, Meditation, and Mindful Eating BEHAVIORAL

The behavioral intervention combines weekly 2-hour sessions for 16-weeks. Each class includes warm-up exercises, yoga postures for balance and flexibility, breathing techniques (pranayamas), guided meditation, and relaxation. Additionally, participants receive recommendations on healthy habits, conscious nutrition, and physical well-being.

Yoga and Meditation Gruop

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

• Undergraduate students enrolled in the curso "Yoga, Meditation, and Mindful Eating" at the Faculty of Pharmaceutical and Food Sciences (CIFAL), University of Antioquia.
• Willing to participate voluntarily and complete all study assessments.
• Able to attend the full program (32 hours over one academic semester).

You may not qualify if:

• Students currently practicing yoga or meditation regularly.
• Pregnant women or participants with any medical condition that prevents safe participation in yoga practice.
• Individuals with severe psychiatric disorders requiring pharmacological treatment.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Universidad de Antioquia: lead

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Stress, Psychological; Anxiety Disorders; Depression

Interventions

Yoga; Meditation

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavioral Symptoms; Behavior; Mental Disorders

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Mind-Body Therapies; Complementary Therapies; Therapeutics; Spiritual Therapies; Exercise Movement Techniques; Physical Therapy Modalities; Relaxation Therapy; Behavior Therapy; Psychotherapy; Behavioral Disciplines and Activities

Central Study Contacts

Javier M Ceballos Rrueda, PhD

CONTACT

+57 3174268448; javier.ceballos@udea.edu.co

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: PhD

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 1, 2025
• First Posted: December 12, 2025
• Study Start (Estimated): July 1, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): August 1, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): August 1, 2026
• Last Updated: February 18, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-02

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will share