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A study on the effect of trataka, focused gazing yoga practice on brain activity and memory in healthy adults

Exploring the effect of trataka on gamma oscillations and cognitive functions - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/01/100615
Enrollment
60
Registered
2026-01-08
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-02-02

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Trataka and cognitive tests: Jyoti trataka, Digit Symbol Substitution Test, Delayed Matching Task, Auditory Verbal Learning Test Control Intervention1: Eye Exercise: 5 types of eye exer

Sponsors

Self Sponsor
Lead Sponsor
Self Sponsored
Collaborator

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Healthy males and females, aged 18-40 years

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Subjects on any psychotropic medication, practice of any meditation or yoga techniques in the past 3 months, substance dependence in the last 6 months, or substance abuse in the last month.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Trataka will lead to a significant increase in gamma oscillation activityTimepoint: 2 years—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Trataka will lead to a significant increase in cognitive abilitiesTimepoint: 2 years—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Ramajayam Govindaraji

IIT Mandi

ramajayam@iitmandi.ac.in7760525398

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 7, 2026