The Effect of Yoga on Sleep and Quality of Life in Epilepsy Patients
Not Applicable
- Conditions
- Epilepsy
- Interventions
- Behavioral: Yoga practice
- Registration Number
- NCT04828876
- Lead Sponsor
- Zülfünaz ÖZER
- Brief Summary
Determining the sleep quality and quality of life of epilepsy patients and offering solutions can be effective in their success both in their professional and social lives.
Therefore, in this study, it was aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of yoga therapy on sleep quality and quality of life in epilepsy patients.
- Detailed Description
Yoga is an ancient Hindu practice with documented therapeutic effect in western countries and means perfect control of the body, emotions and mind. It consists of breathing exercises, asanas (posture), relaxation and meditation exercises. Through breathing exercises, various postures, and meditation in yoga, the connection between mind and body is established and a balanced health is assisted.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- UNKNOWN
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 60
Inclusion Criteria
- Having been diagnosed with epilepsy for at least six months,
- Does not have any disease that causes insomnia and does not use sleeping pills
- Have not participated in a similar regular exercise program in the last 6 months,
- Seizures are under control,
- Do not have a physical illness or cognitive deficiency and a psychiatric disease that prevents understanding of the education given
Exclusion Criteria
- Epilepsy patients who do not agree to participate in the study
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Yoga practice Yoga practice The yoga practice will be held 2 days a week for 6 weeks, a total of 12 sessions. Each session is set as one hour
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Quality of Life Scale in Epilepsy 6. week Quality of life
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index 6. week Sleep