Health Condition 1: F40-F48- Anxiety, dissociative, stress-related, somatoform and other nonpsychotic mental disorders
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Yoga: The yoga intervention includes the following components:
1. Breathing Practices:
o Hands Stretch Breathing, Hands In and Out Breathing, Tiger Breathing, Rab-bit Pose Breathing, Br
Sponsors
Dr Pranshu Sharma Principal Investigator
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Children and adolescents aged 10 to 17 years. Diagnosed with anxiety disorders as per DSM-5 criteria. On a stable anxiolytic medication regimen for at least six weeks, if applicable. Able to participate in yoga sessions as per protocol. Consent provided by parent or guardian and assent obtained from participant. Access to a multimedia device with reliable internet connectivity, if applicable for monitoring or assessments.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Presence of neurodevelopmental disorders such as intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Diagnosis of major depressive disorder with severe impairment. Severe psychiatric conditions including psychotic disorders or bipolar disorder. Physical health conditions that make participation in yoga unsafe or unsuitable. Currently undergoing structured psychological therapy. Recent changes in psychotropic medication regimen, including initiation of new medications or dosage adjustments during the study period.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in anxiety symptoms as measured by a validated anxiety rating scale (such as the Spence Childrens Anxiety Scale(SCAS) and the Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Scale-Short Version(RCADS-25)) following the yoga-based intervention.Timepoint: Baseline and 8 weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To assess the intervention s impact on depressive symptoms and dissociative symptoms. To assess improvement in well-being and quality of life and monitor and document any adverse effects. Timepoint: Assessments will be carried out before the YI and at 8 weeks after the start of the yoga intervention (YI).Adverse effects will be evaluated after each YI. | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactPranshu Sharma
PGIMER
Outcome results
None listed