Can yoga and kindness heal trauma? small study tests a new approach
NCT ID NCT06657950
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tested a 12-week program combining gentle yoga and mindful self-compassion for women who have experienced interpersonal violence and feel distressed. Eleven women took part to see if the program was feasible, acceptable, and safe. The goal was to improve mood and reduce stress, but because it was a small, early trial without a control group, results are preliminary.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Integrative hatha yoga and mindful self-compassion training
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a gentle, non-drug way to help women survivors of violence feel less distressed and more at ease.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study with only 11 participants and no comparison group. Results may not apply to everyone, and the program may not work for all.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Butler Hospital
Providence, Rhode Island, 06442, United States
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