Yoga may spark positive growth after concussion in women

NCT ID NCT07170488

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study explored whether a 6-week online yoga program could help women who had a mild concussion experience post-traumatic growth — positive psychological changes like finding new meaning or strength. 27 women from a Facebook group took part. The yoga sessions included gentle poses, breathing, and meditation. The goal was to see if yoga could improve scores on a growth questionnaire.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Yoga (LoveYourBrain Yoga program)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, non-drug way to help women feel stronger and more positive after a concussion.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study with only 27 women, so results may not apply to everyone. It also only looked at short-term changes, not long-term recovery.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Brain Concussion

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CONCUSSION, MILD

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Pittsburgh, DGIM

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States

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