Yoga as an Adjunctive Intervention in Child and Adolescent Anxiety Disorders: An Open-Label Acceptability and Feasibility Trial
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 尚未招募
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 50
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- • Change in anxiety symptoms as measured by a validated anxiety rating scale (such as the Spence Childrens Anxiety Scale(SCAS) and the Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Scale-Short Version(RCADS-25)) following the yoga-based intervention.
研究概览
简要总结
The proposed thesis examines the role of yoga in reducing anxiety, depressive, and dissociative symptoms in children and adolescents diagnosed with anxiety disorders. Anxiety disorders are common in this age group and significantly affect academic, social, and emotional development. Standard treatments such as cognitive behavioural therapy and pharmacotherapy are often limited by high costs, restricted access, and social stigma, leaving a large treatment gap.
Yoga, which combines physical postures, breathing exercises, and mindfulness practices, has emerged as a potential adjunctive therapy. Research suggests that yoga can improve emotional regulation, lower physiological stress, and enhance overall mental well-being. However, there is little evidence from structured studies focusing on youth with anxiety disorders.
This study will evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of a structured yoga programme alongside standard treatment in an open-label trial. The findings are expected to guide the development of accessible, cost-effective, and culturally appropriate therapeutic options for managing anxiety and related symptoms in children and adolescents.
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
- 10.00 Year(s) 至 17.00 Year(s)（—）
- 性别
- All
入选标准
- •• Children and adolescents aged 10 to 17 years.
- •Diagnosed with anxiety disorders as per DSM-5 criteria.
- •On a stable anxiolytic medication regimen for at least six weeks, if applicable.
- •Able to participate in yoga sessions as per protocol.
- •Consent provided by parent or guardian and assent obtained from participant.
- •Access to a multimedia device with reliable internet connectivity, if applicable for monitoring or assessments.
排除标准
- •Presence of neurodevelopmental disorders such as intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.
- •Diagnosis of major depressive disorder with severe impairment.
- •Severe psychiatric conditions including psychotic disorders or bipolar disorder.
- •Currently undergoing structured psychological therapy.
- •Recent changes in psychotropic medication regimen, including initiation of new medications or dosage adjustments during the study period.
结局指标
主要结局
• Change in anxiety symptoms as measured by a validated anxiety rating scale (such as the Spence Childrens Anxiety Scale(SCAS) and the Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Scale-Short Version(RCADS-25)) following the yoga-based intervention.
时间窗: Baseline and 8 weeks
次要结局
- • To assess the intervention’s impact on depressive symptoms and dissociative symptoms.(• To assess improvement in well-being and quality of life and monitor and document any adverse effects.)
研究者
Pranshu Sharma
PGIMER