None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Ujjayi and Bhramari Pranayama,
Perceived stress scale (PSS) questionnaire: Elevated level of anxiety and low attention in university students has detrimental effects on their academic
Sponsors
USMKLE IMP Belagavi
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Students who voluntarily gave a written informed consent to participate in the study were enrolled in the study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Students self-reporting any kind of physical, psychological disorders and students with ear, respiratory tract infections, recent history of surgery of ear or vocal apparatus were excluded. Students practicing any form of Pranayama, Yoga, Meditation or other relaxation techniques for past one year were not enrolled in the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in perceived stress levels as measured by a validated tool such as the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) before and after the intervention period. Improvement in the cardiorespiratory parameters after training.Timepoint: Baseline, 4 weeks and 8 weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Comparison of both intervention groups with the control group, to assess the relative efficacy of each pranayama technique.Timepoint: Baseline, 4 weeks & 8 weeks | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Fareedabanu Balikai
USM-KLE International Medical Programme Belagavi
Outcome results
None listed