Comparing Nadanusandana and Breath Awareness: Effects on Stress and Cognitive functions in Students

Effect of Nadanusandana Versus Normal Breath Awareness on Stress and Cognitive Function in Students - A Comparative Study - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 1Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2025/07/090257

Enrollment

Registered

2025-07-07

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-07-21

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Nadanusandana: subjects will undergo Nadanusandana (it is the practice of meditative absorption through inner sound (Nada). It involves focusing the mind on subtle internal sounds heard

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Subjects who has moderate to severe stress screened by using Cohen s perceived stress scale.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Students who are consuming nicotine and alcohol Weak and debilitating individuals. Systemic illness Sciatica Ear infections

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Autonomic function using heart rate variability, auditory reaction time.Timepoint: Pre & Post	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Stress using perceived stress scale. Cognitive function by using digit symbol substitution test.Timepoint: Pre & Post	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Shivaprasad Shetty

SDM College of Naturopathy and Yogic sciences

dr.mahaswetha1029@gmail.com8106183629

Outcome results