Yoga vs. insomnia: new study tests if stretching beats sleeplessness
NCT ID NCT07419152
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether adding yoga to usual care can reduce insomnia severity in adults aged 18-65 with chronic insomnia. 72 participants will be split into three groups: yoga plus standard care, stretching plus standard care, or standard care alone. The main goal is to see if yoga improves sleep quality after 8 weeks, using sleep questionnaires and overnight brain-wave monitoring.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 72 people
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- Started
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Aug 2024
- Expected to finish
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Mar 2029
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria * Age:18-65 years * Either gender * Diagnosis of chronic insomnia as per the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR) * Ability to understand the study procedures and provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria * A current diagnosis of any other sleep disorder such as RLS, PLMS, circadian rhythm sleep disorder, narcolepsy, parasomnias * Suicidal ideation * Shift work or trans-meridian travel in last two weeks * Pregnant or lactating females * Excessive caffeine use * History of drug or alcohol abuse * Serious chronic conditions or exacerbation of chronic disorder preventing further participation
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Locations
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All India Institute of Medical Sciences New Delhi
RECRUITINGNew Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi, 110029, India
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