A Multidimensional Health Perspective: Analysis of the Effects of Yoga Intervention on Sleep Disorders in Older Adults

Beijing Sport University

Status: Completed

Conditions: Sleep Disorders; Aging; Insomnia; Yoga

Treatments: Behavioral: Structured Yoga Course Intervention

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT07061158

Yoga intervention

Details and patient eligibility

About

This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the impact of a structured yoga intervention on multidimensional health outcomes in older adults with sleep disturbances. A total of 62 participants aged 60 years and older with varying degrees of sleep disorders were recruited and randomly assigned to either a yoga intervention group or a control group. The intervention group received a standardized yoga program for 4 months, conducted twice weekly (60 minutes per session), and guided by certified instructors. The yoga intervention included physical postures, breathing exercises, and meditation/relaxation techniques. Health outcomes were assessed at baseline, mid-intervention (8 weeks), and post-intervention (16 weeks), across five domains: sleep quality, daytime functioning, cognitive performance, physical fitness, and emotional well-being. This study aims to explore the feasibility, safety, and integrative effects of yoga as a non-pharmacological intervention for promoting health in the aging population.

Enrollment: 73 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 60+ years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion and exclusion criteria

Inclusion Criteria :

1. ≥ 60 years, conforming to the World Health Organization's definition of the elderly population.
2. Presence of varying degrees of sleep disorder symptoms (e.g., difficulty falling asleep, sleep maintenance difficulties, early morning awakening), but without severe mental illness or other significant underlying diseases affecting sleep (e.g., dementia, severe depression).
3. Possessing basic comprehension abilities, voluntarily participating in the study, and signing informed consent.
4. Capable of cooperating with follow-up and intervention.
5. No severe physical dysfunction, cardiopulmonary disease, or other conditions limiting participation in light physical activities (such as yoga practice).

Exclusion Criteria :

1. Severe mental disorders, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or severe depression.
2. Severe cognitive impairment, making it impossible to cooperate with the intervention and subjective questionnaire assessments.
3. Unstable cardiovascular diseases or other major organic diseases (e.g., recent myocardial infarction, end-stage renal failure).
4. Severe visual or auditory impairments that affect the safety and adherence to practice.

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Single Blind

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73 participants in 2 patient groups

Yoga Intervention Group

Experimental group

Description:

Participants in this arm received a structured, age-appropriate yoga intervention for a period of 4 months. The program, delivered by certified yoga teachers, integrated physical postures, breathing exercises, and meditation/relaxation techniques designed to improve overall well-being.

Treatment:

Behavioral: Structured Yoga Course Intervention

Usual Lifestyle Group

No Intervention group

Description:

Participants in this arm maintained their usual lifestyle during the study period. They did not receive the yoga intervention from this study and only received routine health lifestyle guidance and follow-up. No form of exercise or psychological intervention was conducted during the study.