Effects of Kalaripayattu on Psychological Wellbeing and Behavior in Children

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Overview

Kalaripayattu is an ancient martial art of India which has been practiced for centuries. It is mentioned in Vedic litrature of Ayurveda,Dhanurveda and Yoga. The main elements of Kalaripayattu include training in physical, combat, breathing exercises, higher form of meditation and specific class of medical treatments. The purpose of the experimental study is to determine the effect of kalaripayattu on psychological well-being and behaviour in children.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

OTHER

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Psychological Behavior

Interventions

KalaripayattuOTHER

Combination of Exercise, breathing, meditation, combat practices

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 8 YearsMax age: 12 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children from 8 years to 12 years of age * Parents agreed to informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Physical disabilities * Diagnosed Mental or behavioural disorder * Practicing other exercise, physical trainings or yoga

Locations (1)

NMP Medical Reserach Institute

Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Psychological Well-being

Measured by MacArthur Health and Behavior Questionnaire

Time frame: Change from baseline to 12 weeks

Secondary Outcomes

Behavior

Measured by Child Behavior Scale

Time frame: Change from baseline to 12 weeks

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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