RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07480174

Effects of Tai Chi and Yoga on Flexibility, Anxiety, and Sleep Quality in Women

The Effect of Tai Chi and Yoga on Flexibility, Anxiety, and Sleep Quality in Women

Sponsor

Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa

Enrollment

40 participants

Start Date

Mar 14, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Healthy Lifestyle

Summary

Healthy women aged 18-45 years with BMI \<30 were randomized into two groups to receive either Tai Chi or yoga training. Both interventions were delivered for 8 weeks, 2 sessions per week, 45 minutes per session, at Bahçeşehir University. Flexibility, anxiety, and sleep quality were assessed before and after the intervention using standardized flexibility tests, the Beck Anxiety Inventory, and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. The outcome assessor was blinded to group assignment.

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 45 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is comparing the effects of Tai Chi and Yoga on flexibility, anxiety, and sleep quality in women. Both practices combine gentle movement and breathing techniques, and researchers want to see how they stack up for physical and mental wellbeing. **You may be eligible if...** - You are a woman between 18 and 45 years old - Your BMI is below 30 - You have never had musculoskeletal surgery (e.g., joint replacement) **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have a condition that affects your bones, joints, or muscles (either from birth or acquired) - You have any medical condition that makes exercise unsafe (including pregnancy) - You have a chronic neurological, metabolic, or cardiovascular disease Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHERTai Chi

Yang-style Tai Chi program consisting of 10 movements delivered for 8 weeks, twice weekly, 45 minutes per session (warm-up \~10 min; Tai Chi practice \~30 min; cool-down \~5 min).

OTHERYoga

Yoga program delivered for 8 weeks, twice weekly, 45 minutes per session, consisting of 30-35 minutes of asanas (flexibility, strengthening, balance) followed by cool-down and meditation (\~5 minutes).