An Experimental Study of Psychological Effect of School Based-Yoga on Low-Income School Children

Anxiety Disorder of Childhood Clinical Trial

Official title:

Psychological Effect of School Based-Yoga on Low-Income School Children: Randomised Controlled Trial

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT03960944
• Other study ID #: NMP/UNRI
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: May 21, 2018
• Est. completion date: March 12, 2019

Study information

• Verified date: May 2019
• Source: NMP Medical Research Institute
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

Poverty is a common experience for many children and families in developing countries. Living in a poor or low-income household has been linked to poor health and increased risk for mental health problems than the general population. Previous studies link psychological well-being with yoga in adolescents and children. This study investigated the effects of a structured yoga program on psychological well-being in low-income school children.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Enrollment: 102
• Est. completion date: March 12, 2019
• Est. primary completion date: December 21, 2018
• Accepts healthy volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers
• Gender: All
• Age group: 8 Years to 13 Years

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• Low income Group

• Parental consent to participate in study

Exclusion Criteria:

• Disabilities

• Substance abuse

• Living outside the school areas

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Anxiety Disorder of Childhood
• Anxiety Disorders
• Psychological Disturbance

Intervention

Other:
• Yoga
30 Min Yoga session included of Physical posture, Breathing exercise, Yoga games and Relaxation.

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
India	Arsha Vidya Study Centre	Chennai	Tamilnadu
India	United Research International	Jaipur	Rajasthan
India	NMP Medical Research Institute	Mumbai	Maharashtra

Sponsors (3)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
NMP Medical Research Institute	Arsha Vidya Study Centre, United Research International

Country where clinical trial is conducted

India, 

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	Anxiety	Anxiety score was measured through State and Trait Anxiety Inventory	Change from baseline to 8 weeks
Secondary	Depression	Depression Score was measured through Beck Depression Inventory	Changes from baseline to 8 weeks
Secondary	Self Esteem	Self Esteem was measured through Rosenberg Self-esteem scale	Changes from baseline to 8 weeks