The Effects of Yoga Exercises With and Without Virtual Reality on Core Stabilization, Balance, and Stress in University Students
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 入组人数
- 32
- 试验地点
- 2
- 主要终点
- Stress level Balance performance(Y-balanced test)
研究概览
简要总结
The present study aims to investigate the combined and comparative effects of yoga exercise performed with and without virtual reality (VR) support on stress levels, core stabilization, and balance in university students aged 18-30. Participants will be screened using validated stress assessment tools to ensure inclusion of individuals with moderate to high perceived stress. Eligible participants will then be randomly assigned to one of two groups:(1) a virtual reality yoga group (VRYG), in which yoga sessions are delivered through immersive VR environments with therapist-guided breathing and movement instruction; and (2) a Traditional Yoga Group (TYG), in which the same therapist will give the same breathing and movement instructions without VR.
Both groups will undergo 12 supervised sessions over a period of four weeks (three sessions per week, each lasting 30 minutes). The intervention protocol includes a structured series of yoga postures designed to target trunk stability, flexibility, and balance, along with breathing techniques such as diaphragmatic breathing and the 4-7-8 method to promote relaxation and stress reduction. The VR group will perform these exercise within calming, immersive virtual environments,while the control group will perform them in a quite,well-lit physical space.
Outcome measures will be collected at baseline and after completion of the intervention. Psychological stress will be evaluated using the Depression, anxiety, and stress scale (DASS-21) with a focus on the stress sub-scale.Physiological indicators, including heart rate and blood pressure will be recorded at rest. Core stabilization will be assessed through plank and side-plank endurance tests, while balance will be evaluated using both static (single-leg stance) and dynamic (Y-Balance Test) protocols. These measures will allow for a comprehensive analysis of the intervention's effects on both mental and physical domains of health.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Supportive Care
- 盲法
- Single (Investigator)
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 30 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •University student aged 18-30
- •Moderate-to-high perceived stress levels (DASS-21)
- •No contraindications for yoga or VR use
排除标准
- •Diagnosed psychological conditions requiring treatment
- •Musculoskeletal limitations that prevent participation
- •Use of medications affecting stress
- •Current participation in structured stress-reduction programs
研究组 & 干预措施
Traditional Yoga Group
干预措施: Yoga (Other)
Virtual Reality Yoga Group
干预措施: Yoga (Other)
Virtual Reality Yoga Group
干预措施: Virtual Reality (Other)
结局指标
主要结局
Stress level Balance performance(Y-balanced test)
时间窗: Through study completion, an average of 1 month
Stress will be measured by the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21) - Stress Subscale The DASS-21 Stress Subscale evaluates the participants' perceived stress levels over the past week. It consists of seven items rated on a 4-point scale ranging from 0 ("Did not apply to me at all") to 3 ("Applied to me very much or most of the time"). The stress subscale focuses on symptoms such as difficulty relaxing, nervous tension, irritability, and feeling easily upset. Total scores are calculated by summing the item scores and multiplying by two to obtain a standardized value. Higher scores indicate greater stress levels. This assessment was used to determine the changes in stress levels before and after the intervention.
Heart rate
时间窗: Through study completion, an average of 1 month
Heart rate (beats per minute/bpm) will be measured to assess the physiological stress response. Measurements will be taken using a digital heart rate monitor while participants are seated comfortably. Each participant rested for five minutes prior to the measurement to ensure accuracy. The heart rate will be recorded three times at one-minute intervals, and the average of the three readings will be used for analysis. A decrease in post-intervention heart rate indicates improved relaxation and reduced physiological stress.
Blood pressure
时间窗: Through study completion, an average of 1 month
Systolic and Diastolic blood pressure (in mmHg) will be assessed to evaluate cardiovascular responses associated with stress and relaxation. Measurements will be taken using an automatic digital sphygmomanometer on the participant's dominant arm while seated. Participants rested for at least five minutes before the first reading. Three consecutive readings will be obtained, and the average of the systolic and diastolic values will be calculated for analysis. Lower post-intervention readings reflect improved cardiovascular regulation and reduced stress levels.
次要结局
- Core Stabilization-Plank(Through study completion, an average of 1 month)
- Core Stabilization-Side Plank(Through study completion, an average of 1 month)
- Static balance(Through study completion, an average of 1 month)
- Dynamic balance(Through study completion, an average of 1 month)
研究者
Çiçek Günday
Asst. Prof.
Istinye University