Mindfulness-Based Yoga in Schizophrenia

NCT07497516 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: MBY-SCZ-RCT-2024
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 91
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This randomized controlled trial aimed to evaluate the effect of mindfulness-based yoga on psychological well-being and happiness in individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia. Participants were recruited from community mental health centers and randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a control group. The intervention group participated in a structured mindfulness-based yoga program consisting of 12 sessions over six weeks, including mindfulness practices, breathing exercises, meditation, and yoga postures. The control group received routine care without additional intervention. Primary outcomes included psychological well-being and happiness, measured using validated scales at baseline and post-intervention. The findings of the study are expected to contribute to the development of psychosocial interventions that support mental health and well-being in individuals with schizophrenia.

Conditions

SCHIZOPHRENIA 1 (Disorder)

Keywords

Schizophrenia Mindfulness Yoga Mindfulness-Based Yoga Psychological Well-Being Happiness Randomized Controlled Trial

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Psychological Well-Being

  Psychological well-being will be assessed using the Psychological Well-Being Scale (PWB), a validated self-report instrument consisting of 8 items rated on a 7-point Likert scale. Higher scores indicate greater psychological well-being.

  Baseline and 6 weeks (post-intervention)

• Happiness

  Happiness will be assessed using the Oxford Happiness Questionnaire Short Form (OHQ-SF), a validated self-report scale. Higher scores indicate greater levels of happiness.

  Baseline and 6 weeks (post-intervention)

Study Arms (2)

Mindfulness-Based Yoga

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants receive a structured mindfulness-based yoga program consisting of 12 sessions over 6 weeks.

Behavioral: Mindfulness-Based Yoga

Routine Care

NO INTERVENTION

Participants receive routine care without additional intervention.

Interventions

Mindfulness-Based Yoga BEHAVIORAL

A structured mindfulness-based yoga program consisting of 12 sessions delivered over 6 weeks. The program includes mindfulness practices, breathing exercises, meditation, and yoga postures conducted in group sessions.

Mindfulness-Based Yoga

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Diagnosed with schizophrenia according to DSM-5 criteria
• Aged between 18 and 65 years
• Willing to participate in the study
• Able to provide informed consent

You may not qualify if:

• Being in an acute exacerbation phase of schizophrenia
• Participation in mindfulness or yoga training within the last 6 months
• Presence of comorbid neurological or cognitive disorders (e.g., dementia, delirium, intellectual disability, or history of head trauma)
• Current substance use

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Tarsus University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Tarsus University

Mersin, Tarsus, 33400, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Tarsus university

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: March 23, 2026
• First Posted: March 27, 2026
• Study Start: February 1, 2024
• Primary Completion: August 1, 2024
• Study Completion: August 1, 2024
• Last Updated: March 27, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-03

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)