Effects of VAJ Yoga on Mental Health via Psychological, Electrophysiological, and Biochemical Indices in Patients having Depression
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 尚未招募
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 612
- 试验地点
- 1
研究概览
简要总结
This study aims to evaluate the effect of a structured VAJ Yoga program on mental health in patients with depression. Participants aged 18 to 80 years with moderate to severe depression will be randomly assigned to receive VAJ Yoga therapy in addition to standard medical treatment or standard treatment alone for 12 weeks. The VAJ Yoga program includes physical postures breathing exercises and meditation for 60 minutes daily.
The primary objective is to determine whether VAJ Yoga improves depression anxiety and stress levels measured by the DASS 42 scale. Secondary objectives include assessment of Hamilton Depression Rating Scale scores happiness emotional quotient spiritual quotient cognitive performance EEG patterns and serum serotonin and dopamine levels.
The study hypothesis is that regular practice of VAJ Yoga in addition to standard treatment will improve psychological and neurophysiological outcomes in patients with depression compared to standard treatment alone.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18.00 Year(s) 至 80.00 Year(s)（—）
- 性别
- All
入选标准
- •Male and female participants aged 18 to 80 years diagnosed with major depressive disorder with Hamilton Depression Rating Scale score greater than or equal to 20 receiving standard treatment and willing to participate in VAJ Yoga intervention for 12 weeks and able to provide written informed consent with no regular yoga practice in the last 6 months.
排除标准
- •Patients with severe psychiatric disorders other than depression (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, psychosis).
- •Patients with serious uncontrolled medical illnesses (e.g., severe cardiovascular disease, renal failure, liver disease, or malignancy).
- •Patients with neurological disorders affecting participation or EEG interpretation.
- •Patients with substance or alcohol dependence.
- •Patients who have regularly practiced yoga or meditation within the last 6 months.
- •Patients unable to participate in yoga sessions due to physical disability or severe illness.
- •Patients unwilling or unable to provide written informed consent.
- •Participants unlikely to complete the 12-week follow-up period.
研究者
Atulabh Vajpeyee
Pacific Medical College and Hospital, Pacific Medical University