Yoga vs. Stretching-Strengthening: Physical Fitness in Sedentary Young Adults
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Conditions studied: Sedentary Lifestlye, Exercise
In brief
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if yoga or stretching-strengthening exercises are more effective in sedentary young adults who are currently healthy but at risk due to inactivity. The main questions it aims to answer are: Which exercise type leads to better improvements in physical fitness, mental well-being, and sleep quality based on a person's starting profile? How do initial levels of balance and muscle strength affect how well a person responds to these exercises? Researchers will compare a yoga group to a stretching-strengthening exercise group to see if one approach is more effective than the other for specific types of individuals. Participants will: Be evaluated for their starting physical fitness (balance and strength) and psychological health. Perform either yoga or stretching-strengthening exercises regularly during the study period. Complete surveys about their mood, stress levels, and sleep quality. Be re-tested at the end of the program to measure changes and improvements.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07680712
- Run by
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
- People needed
- 50
- Starts
- 2026-06-22
- Expected to finish
- 2027-03-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-07-02
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 30. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Being between 18 and 30 years of age,
- Having a body mass index (BMI) of less than 30 kg/m²,
- Being healthy (having no known systemic, neurological, psychological, or orthopedic diseases),
- Not having participated in regular exercise within the last six months,
- Having a sedentary lifestyle according to the World Health Organization (WHO) definition (not performing at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity per week),
- Agreeing not to participate regularly in any other physical activity or exercise program for the duration of the study,
- Voluntarily participating in the study and agreeing to sign the written and verbal informed consent form in accordance with the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki.
You may not qualify if…
- Individuals with a history of injury, surgery, or pain complaints affecting the musculoskeletal system within the last six months,
- Individuals with neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, psychiatric, or metabolic diseases,
- Individuals who participate in any regular sporting activity,
- Female participants who are pregnant or have a suspected pregnancy,
- Individuals who state that they will not be able to participate regularly in the exercise program or will not be able to complete the study,
- Individuals who do not provide written and verbal informed consent to participate in the study.
Where it is running
- Istanbul University- Cerrahpaşa — Istanbul, Büyükçekmece, Turkey (Türkiye)
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