Effect of Yoga on cognitive functions, mental health and Heart rate variability (HRV) among female students with elevated stress: A randomized controlled trial
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 60
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- (1) Cognitive Functions: working memory, selective attention and response inhibition, sustained attention, problem solving and planning, processing speed and cognitive flexibility. All cognitive assessment will be taken through a free and open software PEBL.
研究概览
简要总结
This study examines the effects of yoga on cognitive functions, mental health, and heart rate variability (HRV) among female university students experiencing elevated stress. Stress is prevalent in this demographic, with significant adverse effects on academic performance, cognitive abilities, and overall well-being. Yoga, as a holistic practice involving physical postures, breathing exercises, and meditation, is recognized for its stress-reducing and cognitive-enhancing benefits.
The randomized controlled trial involves 60 participants divided into an intervention group receiving yoga sessions and a control group. The intervention includes 60-minute yoga sessions conducted four times weekly for eight weeks. Outcomes will be measured using validated tests for working memory, attention, stress, anxiety, sleep quality, and HRV.
The study aims to provide evidence-based insights into yoga’s role in managing stress and enhancing mental health and cognitive performance. Its findings could inform non-pharmacological interventions to support female students in coping with academic and daily life challenges, ultimately improving their quality of life and academic success. By addressing the unique stressors faced by this group, the research highlights yoga’s potential as a practical tool for stress management and holistic wellness.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 盲法
- Outcome Assessor Blinded
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18.00 Year(s) 至 25.00 Year(s)（—）
- 性别
- Female
入选标准
- •(1) Consented female student having PSS score more than 14, (2) Who have basic computer knowledge (3) age between 18-25 years (4) who can read and write in English language.
排除标准
- •(1) Females who are having physical or mental chronic health issues (2) previous exposure to yoga in the last 3 months (3) any form of addiction (4) married (5) on long term medication for any reason or on sleep medication (6) recently undergone major surgery in the last one year (7) involved in any form of regular physical activity/sports/yoga/ meditation.
结局指标
主要结局
(1) Cognitive Functions: working memory, selective attention and response inhibition, sustained attention, problem solving and planning, processing speed and cognitive flexibility. All cognitive assessment will be taken through a free and open software PEBL.
时间窗: All assessments will be performed at baseline and after 8 weeks.
(2) Mental Health:
时间窗: All assessments will be performed at baseline and after 8 weeks.
Perceived stress: Perceived Stress Scale (PSS10)
时间窗: All assessments will be performed at baseline and after 8 weeks.
Anxiety and depression: Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS)
时间窗: All assessments will be performed at baseline and after 8 weeks.
Sleep quality: Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI)
时间窗: All assessments will be performed at baseline and after 8 weeks.
Fatigue: Fatigue Assessment Scale (FAS)
时间窗: All assessments will be performed at baseline and after 8 weeks.
Coping: Brief COPE
时间窗: All assessments will be performed at baseline and after 8 weeks.
Test anxiety: Westside Test Anxiety Scale
时间窗: All assessments will be performed at baseline and after 8 weeks.
(3) Heart Rate Variability: HRV will be derived using BIOPAC Student Lab. Participant’s ECG will be taken.
时间窗: All assessments will be performed at baseline and after 8 weeks.
次要结局
- Blood Pressure, Body mass index(All assessments will be performed at baseline (0 week) and after 8 weeks.)
研究者
Kashinath G Metri
central university of rajasthan