Yoga in schools may ease exam jitters for teens
NCT ID NCT07644182
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a 4-week yoga program for 8th graders (ages 13-14) in Turkey who were preparing for a big national exam. The program included breathing exercises, poses, relaxation, and mindfulness during school hours. Researchers measured test anxiety, quality of life, and mindfulness to see if yoga helped students feel calmer and more focused.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- School-based yoga therapy program (breathing, postures, relaxation, mindfulness)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer schools a simple, non-drug way to help teens feel less anxious about exams and improve their well-being.
- What could go wrong
- This was a small, short-term study (4 weeks) in one region of Turkey, so results may not apply everywhere. The effects might fade over time or not help all students.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- 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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162 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2026
- Finished
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May 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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13 to 14 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Being enrolled as a secondary school student * Aged 13-14 years * Willing to participate in the study * Having parental consent and student assent Exclusion Criteria: * Any physical or mental condition that interferes with participation in yoga-based activities * Previous regular experience with yoga or mindfulness practice * Absence during the intervention period or inability to complete study procedures * Refusal to participate in the study
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Public Secondary Schools
Denizli, Pamukkale, 20070, Turkey (Türkiye)