None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Cyclical meditation: Participants in the intervention group will receive cyclical meditation sessions along with standard psychiatric treatment. Cyclical Meditation includes a sequenc
Sponsors
Alok saroj
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Newly registered patients of both males and females from the outpatient services of the Department of psychiatry, RIMS. Diagnosed cases of schizophrenia as per DSM-5 criteria. who have not practice yoga earlier. Age group of 18 to 60 years. willing to practice yoga for at least 3 months. Total score on the PANSS (Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale) less than 90.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients with severe psychotic symptoms or any other comorbid psychiatric disorders. Tobacco users of any form. Intoxicant substances abusers. Patients on medication for any other disease excluding those prescribed for schizophrenia.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Reduction in severity of symptoms of schizophrenia assessed by PANSS score after cyclical meditation interventionTimepoint: Baseline (before intervention) After 12 weeks intervention | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Improvement in quality of life Reduction in stress/anxiety Improvement in sleep Improvement in social FunctioningTimepoint: Baseline and after 12 weeks | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactAlok saroj
Regional Institute of Medical Science Imphal
Outcome results
None listed