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Conditions
Interventions
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Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Students who are going to appear for upcoming NEET for the first time (fresher) 2. Participants who are component to give informed consent. 3. Students having mild to moderate stress trait anxiety as measured by STAI
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Severe stress trait anxiety as measured by STAI 2. Past or present history of any psychiatric illness 3. Premenstrual syndrome 4. Over two weeks delay in the menstrual cycle 5. Subjects with ear, respiratory tract infections 6. Recent history of surgery of ear/ vocal apparatus 7. History of any other acute/chronic illness 8. Subjects on regular medication, especially on CNS drugs 9. Those practicing any form of Pranayama, Yoga, Meditation or other relaxation techniques for past one year
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To compare change in State Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) score, pulse rate (PR), blood pressure (BP), heart rate variability (HRV) & serum level of cortisol 4 months prior to exam & 3 months prior to exam in both trial & control groups Secondary Outcomes 1.To record State Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) score, pulse rate (PR), blood pressure (BP), heart rate variability (HRV) & serum level of cortisol 4 months prior to exam & 3 months prior to exam in both groups 2.To calculate change in State Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) score, pulse rate, blood pressure (BP), heart rate variability (HRV) and serum level of cortisol after 1 month in both groups Timepoint: Before & after intervention which will be given for 1 month | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1.To record State Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) score, pulse rate (PR), blood pressure (BP), heart rate variability (HRV) & serum level of cortisol 4 months prior to exam & 3 months prior to exam in both groups 2.To calculate change in State Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) score, pulse rate, blood pressure (BP), heart rate variability (HRV) & serum level of cortisol after 1 month in both groupsTimepoint: At day zero & After One month | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Shri Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur