| CTRI Number |
CTRI/2025/03/082189 [Registered on: 12/03/2025] Trial Registered Prospectively |
| Last Modified On: |
04/03/2025 |
| Post Graduate Thesis |
Yes |
| Type of Trial |
Interventional |
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Type of Study
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Yoga & Naturopathy |
| Study Design |
Randomized, Parallel Group Trial |
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Public Title of Study
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Effects of Yoga Nidra on Managing Emotions, Confidence, and Self-Worth in College Students |
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Scientific Title of Study
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Effects of Yoga Nidra on Emotional Intelligence, Self-confidence and Self-Esteem in Final Year Undergraduate College Students |
| Trial Acronym |
NIL |
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Secondary IDs if Any
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| Secondary ID |
Identifier |
| NIL |
NIL |
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Details of Principal Investigator or overall Trial Coordinator (multi-center study)
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| Name |
Swaminathan Tamilvanan |
| Designation |
P.hD Scholar |
| Affiliation |
Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research |
| Address |
Faculty of Yoga Science and Therapy(3rd floor), Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research, No, 12 Vembuliamman Koil Street,West K.K.Nagar, Chennai-600 078
Faculty of Yoga Science and Therapy(3rd floor), Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research, No, 12 Vembuliamman Koil Street,West K.K.Nagar, Chennai-600 078
Chennai
TAMIL NADU
600078
India |
| Phone |
8508051309 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
swaminathan161994@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
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| Name |
Dr. C.M. Balasubramaniam |
| Designation |
Assistant Professor |
| Affiliation |
Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research |
| Address |
Faculty of Yoga Science and Therapy(3rd floor), Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research, No, 12 Vembuliamman Koil Street,West K.K.Nagar, Chennai-600 078
Faculty of Yoga Science and Therapy(3rd floor), Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research, No, 12 Vembuliamman Koil Street,West K.K.Nagar, Chennai-600 078
Chennai
TAMIL NADU
600078
India |
| Phone |
8124613513 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
deputydirector-sports@maher.ac.in |
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Details of Contact Person
Public Query
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| Name |
Dr. C.M. Balasubramaniam |
| Designation |
Assistant Professor |
| Affiliation |
Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research |
| Address |
Faculty of Yoga Science and Therapy(3rd floor), Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research, No, 12 Vembuliamman Koil Street,West K.K.Nagar, Chennai-600 078
Faculty of Yoga Science and Therapy(3rd floor), Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research, No, 12 Vembuliamman Koil Street,West K.K.Nagar, Chennai-600 078
Chennai
TAMIL NADU
600078
India |
| Phone |
8124613513 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
deputydirector-sports@maher.ac.in |
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Source of Monetary or Material Support
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| Faculty of Yoga Science and Therapy, Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research, No, 12 Vembuliamman Koil Street,West K.K.Nagar, Chennai-600 078 |
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Primary Sponsor
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| Name |
Swaminathan T |
| Address |
Faculty of Yoga Science and Therapy, Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research, No, 12 Vembuliamman Koil Street,West K.K.Nagar, Chennai-600 078 |
| Type of Sponsor |
Research institution |
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Details of Secondary Sponsor
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Countries of Recruitment
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India |
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Sites of Study
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| No of Sites = 1 |
| Name of Principal
Investigator |
Name of Site |
Site Address |
Phone/Fax/Email |
| Dr KARUNANIDHI K |
Meenakshi College of Nursing (MCON) |
Near Mangadu, Chikkarayapuram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu – 600069
Chennai
TAMIL NADU |
9940408050
karunanidhi12895@gmail.com |
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Details of Ethics Committee
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| No of Ethics Committees= 1 |
| Name of Committee |
Approval Status |
| Institutional Ethics Committee-MAHER |
Approved |
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Regulatory Clearance Status from DCGI
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Health Condition / Problems Studied
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| Health Type |
Condition |
| Healthy Human Volunteers |
This study will be conducted among healthy undergraduate college students. |
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Intervention / Comparator Agent
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| Type |
Name |
Details |
| Comparator Agent |
Control Group |
No yogic intervention will be given for the study period. |
| Intervention |
Yoga Nidra |
Duration & Frequency – The Yoga Nidra intervention will be conducted for 12 weeks, with 45-minute sessions, five days a week. Participants will be encouraged to practice independently on weekends.
Delivery Method – Sessions will be guided primarily through an expert audio recording (Swami Satyananda Saraswatis recording), supplemented by occasional live guidance from the researcher.
Target Group & Setting – The intervention will be conducted for final-year undergraduate students, focusing on enhancing emotional intelligence, self-confidence, and self-esteem through structured Yoga Nidra practice. |
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Inclusion Criteria
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| Age From |
18.00 Year(s) |
| Age To |
24.00 Year(s) |
| Gender |
Both |
| Details |
•Final year undergraduate students who are above 18 years of age.
•Those students who have class attendance of more than 80%.
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| ExclusionCriteria |
| Details |
Students with a history of psychiatric disorders.
Students who are already practicing Yoga Nidra or similar meditation techniques.
Students with inconsistent attendance during the intervention period.
Students taking medications that may affect mood or chemical balance will be excluded. This includes antidepressants and anxiolytics that may interfere with the intervention.
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Method of Generating Random Sequence
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Computer generated randomization |
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Method of Concealment
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Sequentially numbered, sealed, opaque envelopes |
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Blinding/Masking
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Open Label |
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Primary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| Emotional Intelligence, Self-Confidence, and Self-Esteem. |
Baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks. |
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Secondary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| Academic Performance |
After 8 weeks, After 12 weeks |
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Target Sample Size
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Total Sample Size="60"
Sample Size from India="60"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (Total)= "Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (India)="Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials" |
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Phase of Trial
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N/A |
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Date of First Enrollment (India)
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24/03/2025 |
| Date of Study Completion (India) |
Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials |
| Date of First Enrollment (Global) |
Date Missing |
| Date of Study Completion (Global) |
Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials |
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Estimated Duration of Trial
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Years="0"
Months="6"
Days="0" |
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Recruitment Status of Trial (Global)
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Not Yet Recruiting |
| Recruitment Status of Trial (India) |
Not Yet Recruiting |
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Publication Details
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N/A |
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Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement
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Will individual participant data (IPD) be shared publicly (including data dictionaries)?
Response - NO
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Brief Summary
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The final year of college is a particularly stressful period for students,
due to increased concerns about their future, career prospects, and academic
pressure. Yoga Nidra, a deep relaxation practice, has been studied for its
potential psychological benefits. This study aims to evaluate the effects of
Yoga Nidra on emotional intelligence, self-confidence, and self-esteem in final
year UG college students. A sample of 60 participants will be randomly divided
into an experimental group, receiving a 12-week Yoga Nidra intervention, and a
control group with no intervention. The dependent variables, emotional
intelligence, self-confidence, and self-esteem, will be measured pre- and
post-intervention using standardized scales. Apart from the use of standardized
questionnaire, patient reported outcomes
will be assessed by a self-developed questionnaire. The data collected
will be statistically analyzed to assess the impact of Yoga Nidra on the
participants. |