| CTRI Number |
CTRI/2026/04/107389 [Registered on: 01/04/2026] Trial Registered Prospectively |
| Last Modified On: |
07/09/2026 |
| Post Graduate Thesis |
Yes |
| Type of Trial |
Interventional |
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Type of Study
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Yoga & Naturopathy |
| Study Design |
Non-randomized, Multiple Arm Trial |
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Public Title of Study
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Meditation for Social media addiction |
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Scientific Title of Study
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Effect of Preksha Dhyana Meditation on Digital Engagement and Well-being among University Students: A Randomized Controlled Trial |
| 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 |
Archana B J |
| Designation |
MSc (Yoga Therapy) Student |
| Affiliation |
Manipal Academy of Higher Education |
| Address |
Division of Yoga,
Triveni Centre,
Centre for Integrative Medicine and Research, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal
Udupi
KARNATAKA
576104
India |
| Phone |
8105673891 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
archana.doympl2024@learner.manipal. edu |
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Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
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| Name |
DR NEETINAKUMAR PATIL |
| Designation |
Additional Professor and Head |
| Affiliation |
Manipal Academy of Higher Education Manipal |
| Address |
Division of Yoga,
Triveni Centre,
Centre for Integrative Medicine and Research, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal
Udupi
KARNATAKA
576104
India |
| Phone |
9886211008 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
ayushnitin@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Public Query
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| Name |
DR NEETINAKUMAR PATIL |
| Designation |
Additional Professor and Head |
| Affiliation |
Manipal Academy of Higher Education Manipal |
| Address |
Division of Yoga,
Triveni Centre,
Centre for Integrative Medicine and Research, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal
Udupi
KARNATAKA
576104
India |
| Phone |
9886211008 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
ayushnitin@gmail.com |
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Source of Monetary or Material Support
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| Manipal Academy of Higher Education,
Manipal, Udupi,
Karnataka- 576104,
India |
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Primary Sponsor
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| Name |
Manipal Academy of Higher Education |
| Address |
Division of Yoga,
Triveni Centre,
Centre for Integrative Medicine and Research,
Manipal Academy of Higher Education,
Manipal, Udupi
Karnataka -576104
India |
| Type of Sponsor |
Other [Deemed to be University] |
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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 Neetinakumar Patil |
Manipal Academy of Higher Education |
Room No. 104, Division of Yoga, Centre for Integrative Medicine and Research, Triveni Centre,Manipal- 576104
Udupi
KARNATAKA |
9886211008
ayushnitin@gmail.com |
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Details of Ethics Committee
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| No of Ethics Committees= 1 |
| Name of Committee |
Approval Status |
| Kasturba Medical College and Kasturba Hospital Institution Ethics Committee |
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 |
Digital Engagement |
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Intervention / Comparator Agent
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| Type |
Name |
Details |
| Intervention |
Preksha Dhyana |
Structured preksha dhyana program, 5 sessions per week, 45 minutes each, for 8 weeks, guided by certified instructor.
Components include:
1. Kayotsarga (deep relaxation)
2. Perception of breath and psychic colors
3. Contemplation on self-awareness and restraint
4. Group reflection and brief home practice logs |
| Comparator Agent |
Usual day-to-day activity. No meditation. |
Usual day-to-day activity. No meditation. |
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Inclusion Criteria
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| Age From |
18.00 Year(s) |
| Age To |
25.00 Year(s) |
| Gender |
Female |
| Details |
Prior regular meditation or yoga practice in last 3 months.
Any current psychiatric or neurological illness.
Currently participating in another behavioral trial. |
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| ExclusionCriteria |
| Details |
Prior regular meditation or yoga practice in last 3 months.
Any current psychiatric or neurological illness.
Currently participating in another behavioral trial. |
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Method of Generating Random Sequence
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Not Applicable |
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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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Outcome Assessor Blinded |
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Primary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
Smartphone Addiction Score (SAS-10)
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at baseline and post-intervention (8 weeks) |
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Secondary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| Mindfulness (MAAS); Perceived stress (PSS-10); Sleep quality (PSQI); Self-regulation (SRQ) |
baseline, and after intervention |
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Target Sample Size
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Total Sample Size="92"
Sample Size from India="92"
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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15/04/2026 |
| 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" |
Recruitment Status of Trial (Global)
Modification(s)
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Not Applicable |
| Recruitment Status of Trial (India) |
Open to Recruitment |
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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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Smartphones and digital platforms are now part of everyday student life. While they offer many benefits, excessive or uncontrolled use can affect sleep, concentration, stress levels, and overall well-being. University students may be especially vulnerable to these effects. This study examines whether Preksha Dhyana can help students build a healthier relationship with digital technology.The study will assess whether the meditation practice improves digital engagement (screen time and SAS-SV score), mindfulness, reduces perceived stress, and enhances sleep quality. Undergraduate students will participate in a guided meditation program, and their digital engagement and well-being will be assessed before and after the program. |