Yoga may protect DNA in stressed security guards, study finds
NCT ID NCT07174804
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a 3-month yoga program could reduce chromosomal damage in 203 stressed security guards. Participants were split into a yoga group and a control group. Researchers measured DNA changes and stress levels before and after the program. The goal was to see if yoga could help repair stress-related cell damage.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Yoga
- What this could lead to
- If yoga is shown to reduce chromosomal damage, it could point toward a simple, low-cost way to lower stress-related health risks.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, non-randomized study in a specific group (Indian police). Results may not apply to others, and the effect on actual disease is unknown.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research
Chandigarh, 160012, India