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Effect of Yoga on Physical and Mental Health Among Children with Diabetes

Effect of Yoga on Psychological Wellbeing and Cell Survival Biomarkers Among Children and Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes: An Open Label Randomized Control Trial - YOUTH-T1D: Yoga for Optimal Uplift in Thoughts and Health in T1D

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/10/095890
Enrollment
200
Registered
2025-10-10
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

Health Condition 1: E109- Type 1 diabetes mellitus without complications

Interventions

Intervention1: Yoga: The participants (Children and adolescents along with their respective one primary caregivers) will be trained for a 30-minute, specific Yoga protocol for T1D. The Yoga will be pe

Sponsors

Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), New Delhi
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria for children and adolescents with T1D: 1. T1D diagnosed for at least 1 year. 2. Age- 8 to 18 years (inclusive 6 months) 3. Both genders. 4. Informed consent provided by the parent or the legal guardian, and assent by the children Inclusion criteria for caregivers of children and adolescents with T1D: 1. Age of caregiver 25- 45 years 2. The caregiver should be actively involved in the care of the child for at least 6 months and should be able to continue till the end of the intervention. 3. Accessibility of a smartphone to attend an online Yoga class

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Exclusion criteria for children and adolescents with T1D: 1. Previously diagnosed intellectual disability, psychiatric disorders 2. Participants with chronic systemic illness, such as celiac disease, kidney, liver, or cardiovascular disease 3. Individuals having physical limitations which restrain them from performing Yoga 4. Already practising Yoga regularly 5. Individuals participating in any other trial 6. More than 1 child with T1D in the family Exclusion criteria for caregivers of children and adolescents with T1D: 1. Caregivers managing more than one child with T1D in the family 2. Pregnant mothers 3. Caregivers with any psychiatric illness 4. Individuals who regularly practice Yoga 5. Caregivers taking long-term treatment for any major chronic illness 6. An individual with physical disabilities which restrain them from practising Yoga Intervention

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Effect of Yoga on psychological parameters i.e Depression, Diabetes Distress, Quality of life and Behavioral problems in children with Type 1 diabetes.Timepoint: 3 months interval for 1 year (Baseline, 3rd month, 6th month, 9th month, 12th month)

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Effect of Yoga on cell survival biomarkers, and HbA1c, mean FBG and mean blood glucose in children and adolescents with T1D. Timepoint: 3 months interval for 1 year (Baseline, 3rd month, 6th month, 9th month, 12th month);Effect of Yoga on psychological well-being (Distress, Quality of life and burden) of caregivers. Timepoint: 3 months interval for 1 year (Baseline, 3rd month, 6th month, 9th month, 12th month)

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Rakesh Kumar

PGIMER, Chandigarh

indum0907@gmail.com8105175790

Outcome results

None listed

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