Clinical trial · Interventional
Effects of Pranayama Breathing Technique on Stress Level, Sleep Quality, and Quality of Life Among Older Adults
- Source
- ClinicalTrials.gov
- Retrieved
- Sep 8, 2026
- Layer
- normalized (units and labels harmonized; values unchanged)
- Run
- ING-CLINICALTRIALS-20260908-000001
Summary
Brief summary (as posted)
Aging is associated with progressive tissue deterioration resulting from a continuous decline in the ability to renew homeostatic cell regeneration and replace cells lost during tissue damage. Biological aging arises from the accumulation of molecular and cellular damage over time. This condition leads to a gradual decline in physical and cognitive capacity, causing an increase in morbidity and mortality rates. These non-linear and inconsistent changes are linked more to lifestyle than to chronological age. Rather than biological changes, the fact that aging is often associated with other life transitions such as retirement, the death of friends and partners, and a decline in living standards indicates that the diversity observed in old age is not random. In the aging process where individuals face various physical, mental, and social changes; problems such as stress, sleep issues, and reduced quality of life are among the commonly encountered situations that negatively affect the life satisfaction and quality of life of elderly individuals. Alongside modern medicine, the use of traditional and complementary practices has been reported to have positive effects on the health of elderly individuals. This study was planned as a randomized controlled trial to examine the effects of the pranayama breathing technique applied to elderly individuals on stress levels, sleep, and quality of life.
Conditions
Conditions (5)
Free-text conditions as registered, with the CancerIndex entity they were reconciled to and the match type.
| Condition (as posted) | Mapped entity | Match | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals Aged 60 and Over | — | UNRESOLVED | — |
| Individuals Who Are Physically and Mentally Suitable to Practice Pranayama Breathing Technique | — | UNRESOLVED | — |
| Individuals Without a Malignant Respiratory System Disease (Such as Bronchial and Lung Cancer) | — | UNRESOLVED | — |
| Individuals Without a Pathological Condition Affecting Their Level of Consciousness and Concentration | — | UNRESOLVED | — |
| Those Who Voluntarily Agreed to Participate in the Research | — | UNRESOLVED | — |
Interventions
Interventions (1)
| Intervention | Type | Mapped drug | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pranayama group | Behavioral | — | UNRESOLVED |
Design
Arms and outcomes
Arms (2)
- type
- NO_INTERVENTION
- label
- Elderly individuals who do not receive intervention
- description
- Control group
- type
- ACTIVE_COMPARATOR
- label
- The Effects of Pranayama Breathing Technique Applied to the Elderly
- description
- The pranayama group received Ujjayi, Nadi Shodhana, and Sama Vritti pranayama techniques, administered face-to-face by the researcher in groups of 6-7 participants for 15-20 minutes before lunch over 8 weeks.
- interventionNames
- Behavioral: Pranayama group
Primary outcomes (1)
- measure
- Sociodemographic and Aging-Related Characteristics Data Form
- timeFrame
- 0. Week
- description
Eligibility
Eligibility (as posted)
- Sex
- All
- Minimum age
- 60 Years
Show eligibility criteria text
Inclusion Criteria: * Being 60 years of age or older * Individuals who are physically and mentally suitable to practice Pranayama breathing technique * Individuals without a malignant disease of the respiratory system (such as bronchial and lung cancer) * Individuals without a pathological condition affecting their level of consciousness and concentration * Those who voluntarily agree to participate in the research * Individuals who do not have communication problems and who cooperate in the practices required by the study Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with advanced cardiovascular disease or uncontrolled hypertension * Individuals who are physically and cognitively unsuitable for practicing Pranayama breathing techniques * Individuals with malignant respiratory system diseases (such as bronchial and lung cancer) * Individuals with pathological conditions affecting consciousness and concentration (dementia, Alzheimer's, or other serious cognitive impairments) * Individuals who did not regularly participate in Pranayama breathing techniques during the study period * Individuals who developed a serious health problem during the research period
References
Publications (13)
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