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CTRI Number  CTRI/2025/07/090546 [Registered on: 09/07/2025] Trial Registered Prospectively
Last Modified On: 09/07/2025
Post Graduate Thesis  Yes 
Type of Trial  Interventional 
Type of Study   Yoga & Naturopathy 
Study Design  Randomized, Parallel Group, Placebo Controlled Trial 
Public Title of Study   Yoga for Upper and Lower Limbs Strength, Postural Stability, and Spinal Flexibility among Adolescents 
Scientific Title of Study   Effect of Yogic Sukshma Vyayama on Upper and Lower Limbs Strength, Postural Stability, and Spinal Flexibility among Adolescents 
Trial Acronym  NIL 
Secondary IDs if Any  
Secondary ID  Identifier 
NIL  NIL 
 
Details of Principal Investigator or overall Trial Coordinator (multi-center study)  
Name  Dr Arti Yadav 
Designation  Assistant professor  
Affiliation  University of Patanjali  
Address  Department of Yoga science, Ground floor, University Building, Patanjali Yogpeeth Phase 1, Bahadrabad, Hardwar UTTARANCHAL 249405 India

Hardwar
UTTARANCHAL
249405
India 
Phone  9557710802  
Fax    
Email  arti@uop.edu.in  
 
Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
 
Name  Dr Arti Yadav 
Designation  Assistant professor  
Affiliation  University of Patanjali  
Address  Department of Yoga science, Ground floor, University Building, Patanjali Yogpeeth Phase 1, Bahadrabad, Hardwar UTTARANCHAL 249405 India

Hardwar
UTTARANCHAL
249405
India 
Phone  9557710802  
Fax    
Email  arti@uop.edu.in  
 
Details of Contact Person
Public Query
 
Name  Lata 
Designation  Ph.D Scholar 
Affiliation  University of Patanjali  
Address  Department of Yoga science, Second floor Seva Sadan, University Building, Patanjali Yogpeeth Phase 2, Bahadrabad, Hardwar UTTARANCHAL 249405 India

Hardwar
UTTARANCHAL
249405
India 
Phone  9870939281  
Fax    
Email  pathaklata42@gmail.com  
 
Source of Monetary or Material Support  
SRS International School Ramgarh, Hodal Hasanpur Rd, Hasanpur, Haryana 121107 
 
Primary Sponsor  
Name  University of Patanjali  
Address  Patanjali Yogpeeth Phase 1 Bahadrabad Haridwar 249405 
Type of Sponsor  Other [Private University] 
 
Details of Secondary Sponsor  
Name  Address 
NIL  NIL 
 
Countries of Recruitment     India  
Sites of Study  
No of Sites = 1  
Name of Principal Investigator  Name of Site  Site Address  Phone/Fax/Email 
Lata  SRS INTERNATIONAL School Ramgarh  Hodal Hasanpur Rd, Hasanpur, Haryana 121107
Faridabad
HARYANA 
9870939281

pathaklata42@gmail.com 
 
Details of Ethics Committee  
No of Ethics Committees= 2  
Name of Committee  Approval Status 
Institutional Ethics Committee  Approved 
NOC  Approved 
 
Regulatory Clearance Status from DCGI  
Status 
Not Applicable 
 
Health Condition / Problems Studied  
Health Type  Condition 
Healthy Human Volunteers  Participant’s must be between 13-19 years old and attend secondary school, enrolled in a secondary school, and billing to attend the session  
 
Intervention / Comparator Agent  
Type  Name  Details 
Comparator Agent  NIL  NIL 
Intervention  Yogic Sukshma Vyayama Intervention  Yogic prayer ( Gayatri Mantra ) (1min),Upper limb practices 1. Yogic prarthana. 2. Skandhatatha Bahu-mula-sakti-vikasaka. 3. Bhuja-bandha-sakti-vikasaka 4. Kaphoni-sakti-vikasaka 5. Bhuja-balli-sakti-vikasaka. 6. Purna-bhuja sakti-vikasaka 7. Kaphoni sakthi vikasaka 8. Mani-bandha-sakti-vikasaka. 9. Kara-prstha-sakti-vikasaka. 10.Kara-tala-sakti-vikasaka 11. Angula-mula-sakthi-vikasaka 12. Anguli –sakti-vikasaka (20min). Lower limb practices 1. Jangha-Sakti-Vikasaka [1] 2. Jangha-Sakti-Vikasaka [2] 3. Janu-Sakti-Vikasaka 5. Pindali-Sakti-Vikasaka 6. Pada-mula-sakti 7. Gulpha-Pada-Prstha-Pada-tala-Sakti-Vikasaka (20 min). Savasana (4 min)  
 
Inclusion Criteria  
Age From  13.00 Year(s)
Age To  19.00 Year(s)
Gender  Both 
Details  The inclusion criteria for the study required participants of both sexes, specifically adolescents between the ages of 13 to 19 years. All participants needed to be willing to comply with the conditions and procedures of the study. Additionally, individuals with any major physical or psychiatric illness were excluded to ensure the reliability and safety of the intervention outcomes. 
 
ExclusionCriteria 
Details  Participants were excluded from the study if they had any known disorders or diseases. This included those diagnosed with psychiatric illnesses. Additionally, individuals who were already involved in other structured physical training programs were not considered, to ensure that the study results would not be influenced by outside physical activity. 
 
Method of Generating Random Sequence   Computer generated randomization 
Method of Concealment   On-site computer system 
Blinding/Masking   Outcome Assessor Blinded 
Primary Outcome  
Outcome  TimePoints 
The primary outcome variables in this study are:
The participants will be assessed for:
1. Upper limb strength will be measured using the Hand grip Dynamometer (Dallas, C. et al., 2024; Madankumar, S. et al., 2020). (Lafayette Instrument, model 78010, U.S.A.)
2. Lower limb strength will be measured using the leg strength test (Dallas, C. et al., 2024; Gopinath Bhowmik & Uday Sankar, 2024). (Leg and back dynamometer, Takei modal 5402, Japan)
3. Posture stability will be measured by the Flamingo test, Stop watch (Walaszek, R. et al., 2024).
4. Spinal flexibility will be measured by the sit and reach test (Dallas, C. et al., 2024). Flexibility tester (Lafayette Instrument model 01285A, U.S.A.).



 
At baseline (T0)and at three months (T1) 
 
Secondary Outcome  
Outcome  TimePoints 
The following are examples of secondary outcome variables:

Total physical health, Postural Stability, body coordination, and musculoskeletal strength 
At baseline (T0)and at three months (T1) 
 
Target Sample Size   Total Sample Size="100"
Sample Size from India="100" 
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (Total)= "Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (India)="Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials" 
Phase of Trial   N/A 
Date of First Enrollment (India)   20/08/2025 
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 
Estimated Duration of Trial   Years="0"
Months="3"
Days="0" 
Recruitment Status of Trial (Global)   Not Yet Recruiting 
Recruitment Status of Trial (India)  Not Yet Recruiting 
Publication Details   N/A 
Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement

Will individual participant data (IPD) be shared publicly (including data dictionaries)?  

Response - NO
Brief Summary  

Yoga, an ancient Indian discipline, is well-renowned for enhancing mental, emotional, and physical well-being (Srikanth et al., 2024). Yogic Sukshma Vyayama (YSV) is a mild style of yoga that focuses on gradual, focused motions from head to toe (Bhramhachari, 1980; Madankumar et al., 2020). Along with improving blood circulation, flexibility, muscle strength, and posture, it also aids in the activation of energy channels (Rawat & Pedhekar, 2025). Poor posture, weak muscles, and spinal inflexibility are common problems in adolescents—who are in a critical stage of physical development—due to sedentary lifestyles and excessive screen usage (WHO, 2018; Dzakpasu et al., 2021). According to studies, yoga can strengthen the muscles in the upper and lower limbs, promote joint mobility, and improve neuromuscular coordination and postural stability (Cowen & Adams, 2005; Gyllensten et al., 2010; Grabara & Szopa, 2015). For adolescents who might not be physically capable of rigorous exercise, YSV is particularly appropriate (Peetham, 2025). Simple postures that increase strength, flexibility, and balance include Chair Pose, Warrior Pose, and Tree Pose (Tran et al., 2001; Hagins et al., 2007). Yoga also helps regulate hormones, which promotes muscle growth and reduces stress-related muscle breakdown (Kjaer et al., 2009). Despite its advantages, not enough is known about YSV in adolescent populations. The purpose of this study is to investigate whether adolescents’ posture, spinal flexibility, and limb strength may be enhanced by frequent Yogic Sukshma Vyayama practice. These easy exercises could be implemented in schools and health programmes as a safe and natural strategy to enhance adolescent health, particularly in preventing the negative effects of poor physical habits and inactivity (Özdemir, 2013; Patton et al., 2016).


 
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