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Yoga vs. Stretching-Strengthening: Physical Fitness in Sedentary Young Adults

NCT07680712 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 50

Last updated 2026-07-02

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Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if yoga or stretching-strengthening exercises are more effective in sedentary young adults who are currently healthy but at risk due to inactivity. The main questions it aims to answer are:

Which exercise type leads to better improvements in physical fitness, mental well-being, and sleep quality based on a person's starting profile?

How do initial levels of balance and muscle strength affect how well a person responds to these exercises?

Researchers will compare a yoga group to a stretching-strengthening exercise group to see if one approach is more effective than the other for specific types of individuals.

Participants will:

Be evaluated for their starting physical fitness (balance and strength) and psychological health.

Perform either yoga or stretching-strengthening exercises regularly during the study period.

Complete surveys about their mood, stress levels, and sleep quality.

Be re-tested at the end of the program to measure changes and improvements.

Conditions

  • Sedentary Lifestlye
  • Exercise

Interventions

OTHER

yoga group

The yoga group will participate in a structured beginner-level yoga program consisting of two 50-minute sessions per week for six weeks. All sessions will be conducted under the supervision of the researchers. Each session will comprise three primary phases: Preparation and Breath Awareness: 5 minutes Asana Flow: 40 minutes Deep Relaxation and Mindfulness: 5 minutes Throughout the intervention, the exercise intensity and difficulty level will be increased progressively.

OTHER

stretching-strengthening group

The stretching-strengthening group will participate in a structured exercise program consisting of two 50-minute sessions per week for six weeks. The exercises will be performed under the supervision of the researchers. The program will comprise core stabilization, upper and lower extremity strengthening, and stretching phases. Throughout the intervention, the exercise intensity and difficulty level will be increased progressively; progression to the next level will occur when a participant can exceed the target number of repetitions without compromising proper form.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
30 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-06-22
Primary Completion
2027-03-31
Completion
2027-03-31

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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