Feasibility, Acceptability, and Effectiveness of a Hatha Yoga-in Patients Hospitalized for Schizo… (NCT07454200) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Feasibility, Acceptability, and Effectiveness of a Hatha Yoga-in Patients Hospitalized for Schizophrenia
36 participantsStarted 2026-04-01
Plain-language summary
The current study aims to examine the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness of a Hatha yoga-based group intervention on reminiscence functions and mindfulness in a sample of patients hospitalized for schizophrenia.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 64 Years
Sex
ALL
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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.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This trial is still in the planning phase and hasn't started recruiting yet — given that timing, is there a standard mindfulness or therapeutic activity already available to me during my hospitalization that we could consider in the meantime?
2Since this study is testing whether a Hatha Yoga program is even feasible and acceptable for people hospitalized with schizophrenia — meaning it's at a very early stage — what is actually known so far about the safety of yoga-based interventions for someone with my specific symptoms and current medications?
3The trial is measuring things like how many patients drop out and whether adverse events occur, which suggests the researchers are still figuring out if this approach works in this setting — does that mean there's more uncertainty involved compared to a more established treatment, and how would that affect your recommendation for me?
4Participating would mean doing yoga sessions while I'm already hospitalized — given my current condition and treatment plan, do you think the physical and mental demands of joining a research study at this stage would be appropriate for me right now?
5The study measures mindfulness using a questionnaire called the FFMQ-15 — is improving mindfulness a goal that fits with my overall care plan, or are there other approaches already being used in my treatment that target similar outcomes?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
The Five-Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire-15 (FFMQ-15)
Timeframe: 12 weeks
2
Feasibility Indicators: Recruitment Retention Attrition Adherence Data completeness Adverse events.