Evaluating the Turkish version of the Outcome Expectations for Yoga Scale
Official title: Turkish Validity and Reliability of the Outcome Expectations For Yoga Scale
Run by Hacettepe University · NCT06568341 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a Turkish version of a questionnaire that helps people understand their beliefs about the health benefits of practicing yoga.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Hacettepe University Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Ankara, Altindag and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 1, 2024 |
| Main results expected | December 30, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 30, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | February 25, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06568341 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 years and older who have not recently engaged in yoga or similar practices.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are pregnant, have a Body Mass Index above 40, or have practiced yoga or similar therapies frequently in the past month or year may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study aims to assess the Turkish validity and reliability of the Outcome Expectations for Yoga (OEY) Scale, which evaluates attitudes and beliefs regarding the benefits of yoga practice. The OEY scale focuses on measuring the physical, mental, and spiritual health benefits that adults may derive from engaging in yoga. By validating this scale in Turkish, the study seeks to provide a culturally relevant tool for understanding yoga's impact on health in the Turkish population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a validated tool for assessing the benefits of yoga, helping to enhance its practice and integration into health programs.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have successfully validated similar psychometric scales in different cultural contexts, suggesting a promising approach for this validation effort.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 years and older Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant women * Body Mass Index above 40 * Practiced yoga, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, or a mindfulness-based therapy program 2 times or more in the past month or 10 times in the past year
Where it's running
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Hacettepe University Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
Ankara, Altindag, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting -
Çankiri Karatekin University
Çankırı, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Muzeyyen Oz, PhD
- Email: oz_muzeyyen@hotmail.com
- Phone: +903123052525
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.