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Effect of Yoga Therapy Along with Conventional Treatment on Speech Improvement in Children with Stuttering

Validation, Feasibility and Effect of Integrated Approach of Yoga Therapy (IAYT) as an Adjunct therapy in Children with Stuttering: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/04/109610
Enrollment
20
Registered
2026-04-28
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-01

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: F985- Adult onset fluency disorder

Interventions

Intervention1: Integrated approach of Yoga therapy (IAYT): A validated IAYT module comprising of the following practices: Loosening practices, Breathing exercises, Voice culture practices, Asanas (phy

Sponsors

Dr Santana Chanambam
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Clinically diagnosed with stuttering. Willingness to participate in both standard speech therapy and Integrated approach of Yoga therapy (IAYT). No acute illness or medical conditions that could interfere with participation in the study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Presence of any neurological disorders that could interfere with speech therapy. Children with severe psychiatric disorders that may impact participation. Presence of other speech or language disorders not related to fluency. Current use of medications that might impact speech or cognitive functions (antiepileptics or antipsychotics). Significant hearing loss.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Yoga performance assessment scale (YPA) Stuttering Severity Instrument - 4th Edition (SSI-4) Timepoint: Yoga performance assessment scale (YPA)- Day 1 and Day 10 Stuttering Severity Instrument (SSI-4)- Day 1 and Day 20

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Screen for Child Anxiety Related Disorders (SCARED) Timepoint: Day 1 and Day 20;Overall Assessment of the Speaker s Experience of Stuttering (OASES)Timepoint: Day 1 and Day 20

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Santana Chanambam

S-VYASA University

ranjithar@svyasa.edu.in9611389605

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 11, 2026