YOGA FOR CHILDREN WITH JUVENILE IDIOPATHIC ARTHRITIS (NCT07661069) | Clinical Trial Compass
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YOGA FOR CHILDREN WITH JUVENILE IDIOPATHIC ARTHRITIS
32 participantsStarted 2026-07-15
Plain-language summary
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) is a chronic autoimmune condition starting before age 16, often leading to fatigue, joint stiffness, and decreased physical activity. While exercise is widely recommended to improve functional capacity in children with JIA, the effectiveness of specialized mind-body exercises like yoga is still being explored. This study aims to investigate the impact of an 8-week, telerehabilitation-based yoga program on children with JIA. Participants will engage in 45-minute individual yoga sessions twice a week via Zoom, led by certified physiotherapists. The sessions will progress in difficulty and focus on breathing techniques, physical postures, and meditation to improve the overall physical and mental well-being of the children.
Who can participate
Age range
8 Years – 12 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Being between 8 and 12 years of age.
* Diagnosed with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) by a pediatric rheumatologist.
* Having no major changes in pharmacological treatment within the last 3 months.
* Having reliable internet access and the necessary technological equipment to participate in online video sessions.
* Voluntary participation in the study.
* Providing written parental informed consent and child assent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Being in an acute disease flare-up/attack period.
* Having undergone orthopedic surgery within the last 6 months.
* Presence of severe cardiopulmonary or neurological conditions that contraindicate participating in yoga exercises.
* Cognitive level or impairment that prevents the child from following instructions and verbal cues.
* Regular participation in another structured exercise or physical rehabilitation program.
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.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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
Functional Reach Test (FRT)
Timeframe: Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 8)
2
1-Minute Sit-to-Stand Test (1STST)
Timeframe: Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 8)
3
Lateral reach test
Timeframe: Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 8)