Trauma-adapted yoga for adolescents with ADHD and PTSD
Official title: Trauma-adapted Yoga in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry: A Multicenter Study.
Run by University West, Sweden · NCT06330779 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing whether an eight-week trauma-adapted yoga program can help teenagers with ADHD and PTSD feel better and improve their quality of life.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 12 Years to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 180 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University West, Sweden Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Gothenburg) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 1, 2025 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2027 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | May 19, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06330779 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adolescents aged 12-18 who have a confirmed diagnosis of ADHD and/or PTSD and can communicate in English or Swedish.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with ongoing substance use, active manic episodes, psychotic disorders, suicidality, cognitive impairments, or serious physical illnesses 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 clinical trial evaluates the effectiveness of trauma-adapted yoga (TAY) as a complementary intervention for adolescents diagnosed with ADHD and/or PTSD in child and adolescent psychiatry clinics. The study aims to assess the impact of an eight-week TAY program on mental health, quality of life, and self-care practices. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the yoga group or a waiting list, with analyses conducted to compare outcomes between these groups. The study also seeks to gather insights from adolescents, parents, and healthcare professionals regarding their experiences with TAY.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could provide adolescents with effective non-pharmacological tools to improve their mental health and overall quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: While research on yoga's efficacy in mental health treatment is limited, existing studies suggest promising outcomes, indicating that this approach may be beneficial but is still relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adolescents who have received a diagnosis (not under evaluation) of PTSD and/or ADHD * Understanding English or Swedish languages. Exclusion Criteria: * Ongoing substance use, * active manic periods, * psychotic disorders, * suicidality, * cognitive impairment. * serious physical illness prohibiting participation in physical activities.
Where it's running
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Queen Sylvia Child Hospital , CAP
Gothenburg, Sweden Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Nóra Kerekes, Ph.D
- Email: nora.kerekes@hv.se
- Phone: +46739013403
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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.