Can yoga and values training ease the stress of parenting a child with special needs?

NCT ID NCT07628569

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether an 8-week program of yoga or values clarification can help parents of children with special needs better manage stress and emotions. Parents are randomly assigned to a yoga group, a values clarification group, or a control group. The goal is to see if these approaches improve comfort, emotional regulation, and reduce stress.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: yoga and values clarification
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help parents of children with special needs feel less stressed and more in control of their emotions.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with 66 participants, so results may not apply to all parents. The benefits may be modest or not last long-term.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Emotional Regulation

As listed by the trial registrant

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

COMFORT EMOTIONAL REGULATION STRESS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Corum New Indoor Sports Hall
RECRUITING

Çorum, 19000, Turkey (Türkiye)

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