CompletedPhase 1/2

Effects of Sitting Meditation and Hatha Yoga in Adolescents

198 participantsStarted 2013-03

Plain-language summary

The present study was a randomized controlled trial that explored the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of short-term mindfulness training among adolescents. The primary purpose was to investigate the effectiveness of two main Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction components-sitting meditation and hatha yoga-on working memory, stress, anxiety and mindfulness. The influence of daily home practice compliance on intervention outcomes was also examined.

Who can participate

Age range12 Years – 17 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Students currently enrolled in school * Between the ages of 12 - 17 years old * English speaking-to understand and complete the measures * Able to attend the weekly hatha yoga or sitting meditation sessions * Not reporting any injuries or health condition(s) that might limit their physical activity Exclusion Criteria: * hearing impairments, injuries, or physical disabilities that would hinder them from fully participating in intervention

What they're measuring

Working Memory Capacity: Automated Operational Span Task (AOSPAN)

Timeframe: pre-intervention and post-intervention (waitlist), t the end of the 4-week intervention (waitlist) period

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02339363

SponsorAlliant International University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2013-06

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