Effects of Kalaripayattu on Psychological Wellbeing and Behavior in Children

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Behavior; Psychological
• Interventions: Other: Kalaripayattu

• Registration Number: NCT03610594
• Lead Sponsor: NMP Medical Research Institute

Brief Summary

Kalaripayattu is an ancient martial art of India which has been practiced for centuries. It is mentioned in Vedic litrature of Ayurveda,Dhanurveda and Yoga. The main elements of Kalaripayattu include training in physical, combat, breathing exercises, higher form of meditation and specific class of medical treatments. The purpose of the experimental study is to determine the effect of kalaripayattu on psychological well-being and behaviour in children.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2018-07-26
• Study First Submitted QC: 2018-07-26
• Study First Posted: 2018-08-01
• Study Start: 2018-09-01
• Status Verified: 2018-10
• Last Update Submitted: 2018-10-11
• Last Update Posted: 2018-10-12
• Primary Completion: 2019-06-30
• Study Completion: 2019-09-01

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 70

Inclusion Criteria

• Children from 8 years to 12 years of age
• Parents agreed to informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

• Physical disabilities
• Diagnosed Mental or behavioural disorder
• Practicing other exercise, physical trainings or yoga

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
kalaripayattu	Kalaripayattu	The experimental groups will treated with kalaripayattu exercises for the period of 12 weeks

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Psychological Well-being	Change from baseline to 12 weeks	Measured by MacArthur Health and Behavior Questionnaire

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Behavior	Change from baseline to 12 weeks	Measured by Child Behavior Scale

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

NMP Medical Reserach Institute; 🇮🇳 Jaipur, Rajasthan, India