NCT07480174

Brief Summary

Healthy women aged 18-45 years with BMI \<30 were randomized into two groups to receive either Tai Chi or yoga training. Both interventions were delivered for 8 weeks, 2 sessions per week, 45 minutes per session, at Bahçeşehir University. Flexibility, anxiety, and sleep quality were assessed before and after the intervention using standardized flexibility tests, the Beck Anxiety Inventory, and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. The outcome assessor was blinded to group assignment.

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
40

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
1mo left

Started Mar 2026

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
recruiting

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress88%
Mar 2026Jun 2026

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

March 13, 2026

Completed
1 day until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

March 14, 2026

Completed
4 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

March 18, 2026

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

April 30, 2026

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

June 2, 2026

Expected
Last Updated

March 27, 2026

Status Verified

March 1, 2026

Enrollment Period

2 months

First QC Date

March 13, 2026

Last Update Submit

March 24, 2026

Conditions

Healthy Lifestyle

Keywords

FlexibilityAnxietySleep QualityTai ChiYoga

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Sleep Quality

    Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) total score assessing sleep quality over the past month; higher scores indicate poorer sleep quality (range 0-21).

    Baseline and immediately post-intervention (8 weeks).

Secondary Outcomes (3)

  • Anxiety

    Baseline and immediately post-intervention (8 weeks).

  • Flexibility

    Baseline and immediately post-intervention (8 weeks).

  • BMI

    Baseline and immediately post-intervention (8 weeks).

Study Arms (2)

Tai Chi Exercise Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants receive Yang-style Tai Chi (10 movements) for 8 weeks, 2 sessions per week, 45 minutes per session, including warm-up, Tai Chi practice, and cool-down.

Other: Tai Chi

Yoga Exercise Group

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Participants receive yoga for 8 weeks, 2 sessions per week, 45 minutes per session, consisting of asana-based flexibility/strength/balance practice followed by cool-down and meditation.

Other: Yoga

Interventions

Tai ChiOTHER

Yang-style Tai Chi program consisting of 10 movements delivered for 8 weeks, twice weekly, 45 minutes per session (warm-up \~10 min; Tai Chi practice \~30 min; cool-down \~5 min).

Tai Chi Exercise Group
YogaOTHER

Yoga program delivered for 8 weeks, twice weekly, 45 minutes per session, consisting of 30-35 minutes of asanas (flexibility, strengthening, balance) followed by cool-down and meditation (\~5 minutes).

Yoga Exercise Group

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 45 Years
Sexfemale(Gender-based eligibility)
Gender Eligibility DetailsEligible participants are women aged 18-45 years with BMI \<30, without prior musculoskeletal surgery, and without conditions that would contraindicate exercise (e.g., pregnancy or chronic neurological, metabolic, or cardiovascular disease).
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Female, 18-45 years of age
  • BMI \<30 kg/m²
  • No history of musculoskeletal surgery

You may not qualify if:

  • Congenital or acquired condition affecting the musculoskeletal system
  • Any systemic disease or condition that makes exercise contraindicated, or pregnancy
  • Chronic neurological, metabolic, or cardiovascular disease

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Bahcesehir University

Istanbul, 34053, Turkey (Türkiye)

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Anxiety DisordersSleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders

Interventions

Tai JiYoga

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Mental DisordersSleep Disorders, IntrinsicDyssomniasSleep Wake DisordersNervous System Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Mind-Body TherapiesComplementary TherapiesTherapeuticsExercise Movement TechniquesPhysical Therapy ModalitiesSpiritual Therapies

Study Officials

  • Tuğçe Tahmaz, PhD

    Bahçeşehir University

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Tuğçe Tahmaz

CONTACT

05397458072tugcetahmaz@msn.com

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Model Details: Participants were randomized to one of two parallel groups (Tai Chi or Yoga) and completed an 8-week exercise program; outcomes were assessed at baseline and post-intervention.
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Asst. Proff.

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

March 13, 2026

First Posted

March 18, 2026

Study Start

March 14, 2026

Primary Completion

April 30, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

June 2, 2026

Last Updated

March 27, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-03

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations

TU(1)