A Multidimensional Health Perspective: Analysis of the Effects of Yoga Intervention on Sleep Disorders in Older Adults

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Sleep Disorders; Insomnia; Aging; Yoga

• Registration Number: NCT07061158
• Lead Sponsor: Beijing Sport University

Brief Summary

This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the impact of a structured yoga intervention on multidimensional health outcomes in older adults with sleep disturbances. A total of 62 participants aged 60 years and older with varying degrees of sleep disorders were recruited and randomly assigned to either a yoga intervention group or a control group. The intervention group received a standardized yoga program for 4 months, conducted twice weekly (60 minutes per session), and guided by certified instructors. The yoga intervention included physical postures, breathing exercises, and meditation/relaxation techniques. Health outcomes were assessed at baseline, mid-intervention (8 weeks), and post-intervention (16 weeks), across five domains: sleep quality, daytime functioning, cognitive performance, physical fitness, and emotional well-being. This study aims to explore the feasibility, safety, and integrative effects of yoga as a non-pharmacological intervention for promoting health in the aging population.

Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2024-09-02
• Primary Completion: 2025-01-15
• Study Completion: 2025-04-01
• Status Verified: 2025-07
• Study First Submitted: 2025-07-02
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-07-02
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-07-02
• Study First Posted: 2025-07-11
• Last Update Posted: 2025-07-11

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 73

Inclusion Criteria

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Exclusion Criteria

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Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI)	Baseline, 2 Months Post-Intervention, and 4 Months Post-Intervention	The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) is an internationally recognized self-rated questionnaire used to assess subjective sleep quality. A higher total score indicates poorer sleep quality. It encompasses seven components: subjective sleep quality, sleep latency, sleep duration, habitual sleep efficiency, sleep disturbances, use of sleeping medication, and daytime dysfunction. This study assesses changes in the PSQI total score to determine the impact of yoga intervention on the overall sleep status of older adults with sleep disorders.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS)	Baseline, 2 Months Post-Intervention, and 4 Months Post-Intervention	The Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) primarily assesses the likelihood of a participant experiencing sleepiness in various daily situations, serving as a common tool to measure daytime alertness. Higher scores indicate greater levels of sleepiness.
Fatigue Scale-14 (FSS-14)	Baseline, 2 Months Post-Intervention, and 4 Months Post-Intervention	The Fatigue Scale-14 (FSS-14) assesses the subjective feeling of fatigue in daily life, reflecting the degree of exhaustion caused by sleep disorders. Higher scores indicate greater fatigue.
Montreal Cognitive Assessment-Beijing Version (MoCA-BJ)	Baseline, 2 Months Post-Intervention, and 4 Months Post-Intervention	The Montreal Cognitive Assessment-Beijing Version (MoCA-BJ) is a widely used cognitive screening tool for older adults, covering multiple cognitive domains such as memory, attention, language, visuospatial ability, calculation, and orientation
Lower Limb Major Muscle Group Strength (Quadriceps Femoris, Hamstrings, Triceps Surae, Tibialis Anterior, Iliopsoas)	Baseline, 2 Months Post-Intervention, and 4 Months Post-Intervention	Assesses the strength of major lower limb muscle groups, including the quadriceps femoris, hamstrings, triceps surae, tibialis anterior, and iliopsoas. Maximum isometric contraction values for both sides are recorded using a MICROFET2 standardized electronic dynamometer to comprehensively reflect individual lower limb support and gait stability.
Geriatric Depression Scale-15 (GDS-15)	Baseline, 2 Months Post-Intervention, and 4 Months Post-Intervention	The Geriatric Depression Scale-15 (GDS-15) is suitable for rapid screening of depressive symptoms in older adults. Higher scores indicate a greater tendency towards depression.
Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS)	Baseline, 2 Months Post-Intervention, and 4 Months Post-Intervention	The Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS) is used to assess subjective anxiety levels. Higher scores indicate greater anxiety.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Beijing Sport University,; 🇨🇳 Beijing, Beijing, China