Effect of Yoga and Values Clarification on Stress, Comfort, and Emotional Regulation in Parents of Children With Special Needs

NCT07628569 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: AYBU-SBE-HD-01
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 66
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Parents of children with special needs often experience high levels of stress and difficulties in emotional regulation, which may negatively affect both their well-being and parent-child interactions. This study aims to evaluate the effect of a Comfort Theory-based yoga and values clarification intervention on emotional regulation, comfort, and perceived stress levels in these parents. This randomized controlled study will include three groups: a yoga intervention group, a values clarification group, and a control group. Participants will be randomly assigned to groups. Data will be collected using the Emotion Regulation Scale, Perceived Stress Scale, and General Comfort Questionnaire. The intervention is expected to improve emotional regulation and comfort levels while reducing perceived stress among parents of children with special needs. The findings may contribute to the development of effective nursing interventions to support caregiver well-being.

Conditions

Stress; Emotional Regulation; Comfort

Keywords

yoga; Values Clarification; Stress; Parents; Emotional Regulation; comfort; Special Needs Children; Nursing Intervention

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Comfort Level

  Comfort levels will be measured using a validated scale based on Comfort Theory before and after the intervention.

  Baseline; immediately after the 8-week intervention; 1-month follow-up; and 3-month follow-up

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Emotional Regulation

  Baseline; immediately after the 8-week intervention; 1-month follow-up; and 3-month follow-up

Other Outcomes (1)

• Perceived Stress

  Baseline; immediately after the 8-week intervention; 1-month follow-up; and 3-month follow-up

Study Arms (3)

Values Clarification Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants in this group will receive a values clarification intervention based on Comfort Theory to support emotional awareness, coping, and psychological well-being.

Behavioral: Values Clarification

Yoga Group

EXPERIMENTAL

A structured yoga intervention delivered over 8 weeks to improve relaxation, emotional regulation, and overall well-being in parents of children with special needs.

Behavioral: Yoga

Control Group

NO INTERVENTION

Participants in this group will not receive any intervention during the study period.

Interventions

Yoga BEHAVIORAL

A structured yoga program delivered over 8 weeks, including breathing exercises, physical postures, and relaxation techniques, aimed at improving emotional regulation, reducing stress, and enhancing overall comfort in parents of children with special needs.

Yoga Group

Values Clarification BEHAVIORAL

A values clarification intervention based on Comfort Theory delivered over 8 weeks, focusing on helping participants identify personal values, enhance emotional awareness, and develop effective coping strategies to improve psychological well-being.

Values Clarification Group

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

• Being a parent of a child with special needs,
• Not having received prior yoga training,
• Not having a physical problem that would prevent them from practicing yoga,
• Not having communication problems,
• Speaking Turkish,
• Not having learning disabilities,
• Being suitable/willing to work in a group.

You may not qualify if:

• Having a physical problem that would prevent them from practicing yoga,
• The parent not being a volunteer,
• Not demonstrating compatibility with working in a group.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Corum New Indoor Sports Hall

Çorum, 19000, Turkey (Türkiye)

RECRUITING

Related Links

• Lee, L. J., Shamburek, R., Son, H., Wallen, G. R., Cox, R., Flynn, S., Yang, L., Bevans, M., Wehrlen, L., \& Ross, A. (2022). Effects of a yoga-based stress reduction intervention on stress, psychological outcomes and cardiometabolic biomarkers in cancer

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Emotional Regulation

Interventions

Yoga

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Self-Control; Social Behavior; Behavior

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Mind-Body Therapies; Complementary Therapies; Therapeutics; Spiritual Therapies; Exercise Movement Techniques; Physical Therapy Modalities

Central Study Contacts

Hacer DELİBAŞ, Registered Nurse

CONTACT

+90 5514128689; haceeer_91@hotmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Specialist nurse

Model Details: Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three parallel groups: a yoga intervention group, a values clarification group, or a control group. Each group will be followed simultaneously during the study period.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 13, 2026
• First Posted: June 5, 2026
• Study Start: April 29, 2026
• Primary Completion: June 1, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): July 1, 2026
• Last Updated: June 5, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-06

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)