Effects of Tai Chi and Yoga on Flexibility, Anxiety, and Sleep Quality in Women

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Conditions studied: Healthy Lifestyle

In brief

Healthy women aged 18-45 years with BMI \<30 were randomized into two groups to receive either Tai Chi or yoga training. Both interventions were delivered for 8 weeks, 2 sessions per week, 45 minutes per session, at Bahçeşehir University. Flexibility, anxiety, and sleep quality were assessed before and after the intervention using standardized flexibility tests, the Beck Anxiety Inventory, and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. The outcome assessor was blinded to group assignment.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07480174

Run by

Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa

People needed

40

Starts

2026-03-14

Expected to finish

2026-06-02

Last updated by the study team

2026-03-27

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 45. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Female, 18-45 years of age
• BMI <30 kg/m²
• No history of musculoskeletal surgery

You may not qualify if…

• Congenital or acquired condition affecting the musculoskeletal system
• Any systemic disease or condition that makes exercise contraindicated, or pregnancy
• Chronic neurological, metabolic, or cardiovascular disease

Where it is running

• Bahcesehir University — Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye) (enrolling)

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