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NCT Number: NCT03796754

YoBEKA Program (Yoga, Movement, Relaxation, Concentration and Mindfulness) in Elementary Schools

The aim of this study is a first evaluation of the effectiveness of the YoBEKA Program (Yoga, Movement, Relaxation, Concentration and Mindfulness) to evaluate potential effects in stress reduction and concomitant psychological parameters.

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Key information

Conditions

Stress, Psychological Behavior Behavioral Symptoms

Age range

6 year–12 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Charite University

Berlin, 14109, Germany

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Students from participating primary schools in Berlin aged 6-12 years
  • Written declaration of consent of the parent or legal guardian

Exclusion criteria

  • Serious chronic or acute diseases
  • Immobility or serious restriction for gymnastic exercises due to orthopaedic, neurological or other medical causes
  • Participation in another study

Treatment and study plan

YoBEKA

Behavioral

The teachers and students of the YoBEKA study arm receive a guided YoBEKA practice from an experienced YoBEKA trainer during the regular 4 month intervention period. The YoBEKA program is based on a combination of different, easy to perform exercises appropriate to the school situation, consisting of postures, verses for speech, song and movement, affirmations in movement to promote balance and coordination, and various rest and silence exercises to promote body awareness and relaxation techniques. The teaching is ideologically neutral and without religious background. The participating teachers receive an initial two-hour YoBEKA introductory course. Every 2 weeks there is a one to two-hour training course. The pedagogical specialists are supported once a week by an experienced YoBEKA trainer. The teachers are encouraged to integrate the learned exercises independently and regularly into their everyday school life.

Primary outcomes

  1. Questionnaire on the assessment of stress and stress management in childhood and adolescence - Revision (SSKJ 3-8 R)

    Time frame: Change baseline, 4 months

    Filled out by students, assessing composite score (range 29-94): subscale 1 (stress-vulnerability [range 7-28]) summed with subscale 3 (stress symptoms and well-being [range 22-66]), lower score meaning a better outcome

Secondary outcomes

  1. Inventory of the quality of life of children and adolescents (KIDSCREEN-27 children)

    Time frame: Change Baseline, 4 months, 12 months

    Filled out by students, assessing full scale, range 27-135, lower score meaning a better outcome

  2. Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)

    Time frame: Change Baseline, 4 months, 12 months

    Filled out by teachers, assessing full scale, range 0-40, lower score meaning a better outcome

  3. Teacher anxiety and stress inventory (LASI)

    Time frame: Change Baseline, 4 months, 12 months

    Filled out by teachers, assessing LASI 2, range 46-230, higher score meaning a better outcome

  4. Screening for somatoform disorders of childhood and adolescence (SOMS-E)

    Time frame: Change Baseline, 4 months, 12 months

    Filled out by parents, assessing full scale, range 55-110, lower score meaning a better outcome

  5. Inventory of the quality of life of children and adolescents (KIDSCREEN-52 parents)

    Time frame: Change Baseline, 4 months, 12 months

    Filled out by parents, assessing full scale, range 27-135, lower score meaning a better outcome

Other outcomes

  1. Heart rate variability

    Time frame: Baseline, 4 months, 12 months

    Assessed with Faros 180 over 24 hours

  2. Qualitative interviews

    Time frame: 4 months, 12 months

    Semi-structured interviews in focus groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Charite University, Berlin, Germany

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Integration of the YoBEKA Program (Yoga, Movement, Relaxation, Concentration and Mindfulness) Into Elementary Schools in Germany

Important dates

Study start
2019
Primary completion
2020
Study completion
2020
First posted
Jan 8, 2019
Registry last updated
Sep 29, 2022

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