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Yoga for the mind: could ancient practice ease schizophrenia symptoms?

NCT ID NCT07454200

Symptom relief Sponsor: The Hashemite University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study will test whether an 8-week hatha yoga program is practical and helpful for adults hospitalized with schizophrenia. The goal is to see if yoga can improve mindfulness and how patients recall memories. Thirty-six stable patients will participate in group yoga sessions led by a professional teacher and a mental health nurse.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Hatha yoga
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to help people with schizophrenia feel more mindful and recall positive memories.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early feasibility study with only 36 participants. It is not designed to prove effectiveness, and results may not apply to all patients with schizophrenia.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 36 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Apr 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Dec 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 64 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients are diagnosed with schizophrenia according to the DSM-5-TR or ICD-10 criteria * Patients are aged between 18 and 65 years old * Patients are clinically stabile, defined as being in the post-acute phase of care with no acute psychotic episode or psychiatric hospitalization within the 30 days preceding enrollment * Patients have adequate cognitive functioning, as evidenced by passing the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), with sufficient insight and capacity to respond meaningfully to study procedures * Patients have the ability to attend group-based sessions and provide informed consent * Patients have the willingness and physical ability to engage safely in light-to-moderate yoga practice. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with severe cognitive impairment or intellectual disability that would disqualify meaningful participation * Patients with acute psychiatric symptoms or active suicidal ideation * Patients with physical limitations, such as a severe musculoskeletal condition, that would contraindicate safe participation in yoga practice.

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Conditions

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schizophrenia schizophrenia 1

As listed by the trial registrant

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Hospitalized adult patients Schizophrenia 1 (disorder)

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