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A Study to Assess the Impact of Pranayama and Meditation on mental and physical wellbeing of Paramedical and Nursing Staff.

A Prospective, Single-Centre Interventional Study to Assess the Impact of Pranayama and Meditation on psychological and physiological wellbeing of Paramedical and Nursing Staff. - NIL

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/02/080493
Enrollment
50
Registered
2025-02-13
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-10-13

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Yoga and Meditation: The paramedical staff will undergo pranayama, kapalbhati and om chanting training from a certified yoga instructor. Further, the paramedical staff will be instructe

Sponsors

Bhaktivedanta Hospital and Research Institute
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Participants who are 18 years of age and above Paramedical Staffs (e.g., nurses, OT technicians (Surgical and Anaesthesia) Participants who are willing to participate in pranayama and meditation sessions

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Individuals with severe cardiovascular conditions, uncontrolled hypertension, or chronic respiratory illnesses that may interfere with their ability to participate in breathing exercises or meditation Participants who have been regularly practicing pranayama or meditation for more than six months prior to the study will be excluded to ensure that the intervention s effects are not confounded by pre-existing habits Participants who are not willing to participate.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To evaluate the changes in stress, anxiety, depression and burnout parameters pre and post interventionTimepoint: Pre Intervention: baseline (Day 0). Post Intervention: at the time point 3rd week

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
To evaluate the changes in HRV as measured by ECG before and after the intervention to evaluate improvements in autonomic nervous system balance and physiological well-beingTimepoint: Pre Intervention: baseline (Day 0). Post Intervention: at the time point 3rd week

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Jyotsana Karande

Bhaktivedanta Hospital and Research Institute

karandejyotsna9@gmail.com9892056189

Outcome results

None listed

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