Chair yoga: a Drug-Free key to better sleep and less pain in old age?
NCT ID NCT07768033
First seen Aug 17, 2026 · Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether chair-supported yoga can improve sleep quality and reduce pain in people aged 65 and older who live in nursing homes. Participants will be randomly assigned to either attend chair yoga sessions twice a week for 8 weeks or receive routine care only. The trial measures changes in sleep quality and pain levels using standard questionnaires.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Chair-supported yoga practice
- What this could lead to
- If effective, chair yoga could offer a safe, drug-free way to improve sleep and ease pain in older adults living in nursing homes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with 36 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The benefits are uncertain, and the intervention requires regular attendance.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Maltepe Huzurevi
Istanbul, 34852, Turkey (Türkiye)