Mindfulness-Based Yoga in Schizophrenia

Tarsus University91 enrolled

Overview

This randomized controlled trial aimed to evaluate the effect of mindfulness-based yoga on psychological well-being and happiness in individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia. Participants were recruited from community mental health centers and randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a control group. The intervention group participated in a structured mindfulness-based yoga program consisting of 12 sessions over six weeks, including mindfulness practices, breathing exercises, meditation, and yoga postures. The control group received routine care without additional intervention. Primary outcomes included psychological well-being and happiness, measured using validated scales at baseline and post-intervention. The findings of the study are expected to contribute to the development of psychosocial interventions that support mental health and well-being in individuals with schizophrenia.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

SCHIZOPHRENIA 1 (Disorder)

Interventions

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with schizophrenia according to DSM-5 criteria * Aged between 18 and 65 years * Willing to participate in the study * Able to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Being in an acute exacerbation phase of schizophrenia * Participation in mindfulness or yoga training within the last 6 months * Presence of comorbid neurological or cognitive disorders (e.g., dementia, delirium, intellectual disability, or history of head trauma) * Current substance use

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Psychological Well-Being

Psychological well-being will be assessed using the Psychological Well-Being Scale (PWB), a validated self-report instrument consisting of 8 items rated on a 7-point Likert scale. Higher scores indicate greater psychological well-being.

Time frame: Baseline and 6 weeks (post-intervention)

Happiness

Happiness will be assessed using the Oxford Happiness Questionnaire Short Form (OHQ-SF), a validated self-report scale. Higher scores indicate greater levels of happiness.