Trauma-adapted yoga for adolescents with ADHD and PTSD
Trauma-adapted Yoga in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry: a Multicenter Study.
NA · University West, Sweden · NCT06330779
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
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 180 (estimated) |
| Ages | 12 Years to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University West, Sweden (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Gothenburg) |
| Trial ID | NCT06330779 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
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.
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.
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 performed: 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.
Eligibility criteria
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 this trial is running
Gothenburg
- Queen Sylvia Child Hospital , CAP — Gothenburg, Sweden (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Nóra Kerekes, Ph.D
- Email: nora.kerekes@hv.se
- Phone: +46739013403
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: ADHD, PTSD, Quality of Life, Self-Control, Pain, Affect