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Yoga practice for women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) to support stress and menstrual health

Yoga as a complementary therapy for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): A structured module development, validation and pilot study - NIL

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/05/110831
Enrollment
30
Registered
2026-05-21
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-22

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: E282- Polycystic ovarian syndrome

Interventions

Intervention1: Yoga Group: Participants will receive three supervised sessions per week (60 minutes each) for one month, in addition to standard care. Each session will be conducted under supervision

Sponsors

Apoorva B
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Women aged 18 to 40 years 2. Diagnosed with PCOS using Rotterdam criteria 3. Willing to participate and able to attend yoga sessions

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Non-classic adrenal hyperplasia, Pregnancy, active breastfeeding mothers or planning conception within the study period 2. Major comorbid illnesses requiring intensive care that would contraindicate yoga practice (uncontrolled hypertension, severe cardiac or respiratory disease, acute musculoskeletal injury or severe back problems). 3. Participants with backache or related conditions which may contraindicate yoga practice. 4. Recent surgical intervention (within 3 months) or ongoing medical treatment that could interfere with yoga practice. 5. Regular practitioners of yoga/ exercise in the past 6 months. 6. Participants who are currently undergoing or have undergone active fertility treatment aimed at conception . 7. Those who are unable or unwilling to attend scheduled baseline and follow-up assessments. 8. Current smokers and participants with regular or heavy alcohol consumption

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Quality of Life (PCOSQOL), Stress Levels (PSS-10), Anthropometric (BMI and Waist Circumference) & Physiological Measures (HRV)Timepoint: At Baseline, 4 weeks or 1 month

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Feasibility OutcomesTimepoint: at 4 weeks

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactApoorva B

Manipal Academy of Higher Education

patil.nj@manipal.edu9886211008

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 29, 2026