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A study to assess effectiveness of yoga on mental health among undergraduate medical students

Effectiveness of structured yoga asanas and pranayama on depression, anxiety and stress among undergraduate medical students in JIPMER, Puducherry- A single arm before and after intervention study - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2024/08/072150
Enrollment
120
Registered
2024-08-08
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-08-19

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Structured Yoga Therapy: 6 weeks of intervention of yoga asanas and pranayama will be given to volunteering undergraduate medical students Control Intervention1: NIL: NIL

Sponsors

Director, JIPMER Puducherry
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Undergraduate medical students from first year to final year (above the age of 18 years) will be recruited for the study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Students with visible physical impairment or those who have undergone recent surgery that contraindicates them from performing structured yoga therapy

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
DASS-21 score for depression, anxiety and stressTimepoint: at baseline and end of 6 weeks of intervention—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Adherence to structured yoga therapyTimepoint: after intervention of 6 weeks—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactSwaroop Kumar Sahu

JIPMER, Puducherry

amruthaembar@gmail.com7899749257

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026