Comparative Efficacy of an 8-Week Yoga Module versus Zumba on Stress, Emotional Distress, and Well-being among University Students: A RCT
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 尚未招募
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 120
- 试验地点
- 1
研究概览
简要总结
The primary purpose of this protocol is to evaluate and compare the efficacy of an 8week structured yoga module versus Zumba on perceived stress, emotional distress, and overall wellbeing among university students. By utilizing both psychological scales and physiological markers such as Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and Nuclear Factor Kappa B, the study aims to determine the specific therapeutic benefits of mind body interventions compared to general aerobic exercise. The study hypothesizes that participants in the yoga group will demonstrate a significantly greater reduction in stress and inflammatory markers, along with superior improvements in autonomic function and psychological wellbeing, compared to those in the Zumba active control group.
This study provides a scientific framework to integrate Yoga or Zumba into university wellness programs as evidence based, nonpharmacological interventions. By analyzing physiological biomarkers like HRV and Nuclear Factor Kappa B, it offers a deeper understanding of how mind body practices mitigate stress induced inflammation, paving the way for standardized, scalable mental health strategies in academic settings.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 盲法
- Outcome Assessor Blinded
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18.00 Year(s) 至 30.00 Year(s)（—）
- 性别
- All
入选标准
- •Currently enrolled as a student at NIMHANS, Aged between 18 to 30 years (both male and female), Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) score more than 14, indicating moderate-to-high stress levels, General Health Questionnaire-12(GHQ-12) indicating psychological distress, Willing to participate and provide written informed consent.
排除标准
- •Regular yoga practice (more than 1 session per week) for more than 3 months prior to enrolment, Currently receiving psychological or psychiatric treatment for stress or mental illness, History of major psychiatric disorder or substance use disorder, Physical conditions that contraindicate participation in yoga or aerobic exercise, Known cardiac or renal comorbidities, Active inflammatory, autoimmune, or infectious disease.
- •Current use of anti-inflammatory medications, immunosuppressants, or corticosteroids.
研究者
Dr Bhasmila Gudivada
National Institution of Mental Health And Neuro Sciences