Effect of Yoga and Values Clarification on Stress, Comfort, and Emotional Regulation in Parents o… (NCT07628569) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effect of Yoga and Values Clarification on Stress, Comfort, and Emotional Regulation in Parents of Children With Special Needs
Turkey (Türkiye)66 participantsStarted 2026-04-29
Plain-language summary
Parents of children with special needs often experience high levels of stress and difficulties in emotional regulation, which may negatively affect both their well-being and parent-child interactions. This study aims to evaluate the effect of a Comfort Theory-based yoga and values clarification intervention on emotional regulation, comfort, and perceived stress levels in these parents.
This randomized controlled study will include three groups: a yoga intervention group, a values clarification group, and a control group. Participants will be randomly assigned to groups. Data will be collected using the Emotion Regulation Scale, Perceived Stress Scale, and General Comfort Questionnaire.
The intervention is expected to improve emotional regulation and comfort levels while reducing perceived stress among parents of children with special needs. The findings may contribute to the development of effective nursing interventions to support caregiver well-being.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Being a parent of a child with special needs,
* Not having received prior yoga training,
* Not having a physical problem that would prevent them from practicing yoga,
* Not having communication problems,
* Speaking Turkish,
* Not having learning disabilities,
* Being suitable/willing to work in a group.
Exclusion Criteria for Parents:
* Having a physical problem that would prevent them from practicing yoga,
* The parent not being a volunteer,
* Not demonstrating compatibility with working in a group.
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 study is specifically for parents of children with special needs — do you think my situation as a caregiver would make me a good candidate to discuss this kind of trial with the research team?
2Since this trial combines yoga and values clarification to address stress and emotional regulation, how do these approaches compare to other mental health or caregiver support options that might already be available to me?
3The trial is in Phase NA, which often means it's exploring whether an intervention is feasible or acceptable rather than proving it works — what does that mean for what I can realistically expect to get out of participating?
4The main thing they're measuring is comfort level — can you help me understand what that means in this context, and whether improvements in comfort would be meaningful for my day-to-day life as a caregiver?
5Since this study is currently recruiting, what questions should I be asking the research team before deciding whether to pursue this, especially around time commitment and whether it would affect any support I'm already receiving?
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
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Comfort Level
Timeframe: Baseline; immediately after the 8-week intervention; 1-month follow-up; and 3-month follow-up