Clinical trial Recruiting at 2 sites Observational Ages 18 to 65

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 typeObservational
Ages18 Years to 65 Years
SexAll
Enrollment200 (estimated)
SponsorHacettepe University
Academic / other
Locations2 sites (Ankara, Altindag and 1 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedSeptember 1, 2024
Main results expectedDecember 30, 2026
Study endsDecember 30, 2026
Registry record updatedFebruary 25, 2026
Trial IDNCT06568341 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

  • Hacettepe University Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
    Ankara, Altindag, Turkey (Türkiye)
    Recruiting
  • Çankiri Karatekin University
    Çankırı, Turkey (Türkiye)
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.