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NCT Number: NCT07280078

Yoga, Meditation and Mindful Eating Intervention in University Students

The aim of this study is to learn whether a program that combines yoga, meditation, and mindful eating can help reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, and improve mindfulness in university students.

The main questions the study aims to answer are:

* Does participating in yoga, meditation, and mindful eating sessions lower students' levels of stress, anxiety, and depression? * Does the program improve students' mindfulness and general well-being?

What will happen in the study:

Participants will:

* Attend weekly sessions of yoga, meditation, and mindful eating for 32 hours total. * Practice physical postures (Asanas), breathing exercises (Pranayama), relaxation, and meditation. * Receive short lessons about mindful nutrition and healthy lifestyle habits. * Complete questionnaires before and after the program to measure stress, anxiety, depression, and mindfulness.

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Key information

Conditions

Stress, Psychological Anxiety Anxiety Disorders Behavior Behavioral Symptoms Depression Mental Disorders Mindfulness Well-Being

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Undergraduate students enrolled in the curso "Yoga, Meditation, and Mindful Eating" at the Faculty of Pharmaceutical and Food Sciences (CIFAL), University of Antioquia.
  • Willing to participate voluntarily and complete all study assessments.
  • Able to attend the full program (32 hours over one academic semester).

Exclusion criteria

  • Students currently practicing yoga or meditation regularly.
  • Pregnant women or participants with any medical condition that prevents safe participation in yoga practice.
  • Individuals with severe psychiatric disorders requiring pharmacological treatment.

Treatment and study plan

Yoga, Meditation, and Mindful Eating

Behavioral

The behavioral intervention combines weekly 2-hour sessions for 16-weeks. Each class includes warm-up exercises, yoga postures for balance and flexibility, breathing techniques (pranayamas), guided meditation, and relaxation. Additionally, participants receive recommendations on healthy habits, conscious nutrition, and physical well-being.

Primary outcomes

  1. Change in academic stress levels measured by the Academic Stress Scale

    Time frame: Baseline (Week 1, pre-test) and Week 16 (post-intervention).

    Academic stress will be assessed using the Academic Stress Scale, a 54-item self-report questionnaire that evaluates methodological, social, and emotional stressors related to academic activities.

    Each item is scored on a Likert-type scale. Total scores range from 54 to 270, with higher scores indicating higher levels of perceived academic stress.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Change in anxiety levels measured by the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI)

    Time frame: Baseline (Week 1, pre-test) and Week 16 (post-intervention).

    Anxiety will be assessed using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), a 40-item self-report instrument consisting of two subscales: State Anxiety (20 items) and Trait Anxiety (20 items).

    Each subscale score ranges from 20 to 80, with higher scores indicating greater anxiety levels.

  2. Change in depressive symptoms measured by the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II)

    Time frame: Baseline (Week 1, pre-test) and Week 16 (post-intervention).

    Depressive symptoms will be assessed using the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II), a 21-item self-report questionnaire.

    Each item is scored from 0 to 3. Total scores range from 0 to 63, with higher scores indicating more severe depressive symptoms.

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Javier M Ceballos Rrueda, PhD

CONTACT

[email protected]

+57 3174268448

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Universidad de Antioquia

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Evaluation of a Yoga, Meditation and Mindful Eating Intervention for the Control of Stress, Anxiety, Depression, and Mindfulness in University Students

Acronym: Yoga-UDEA

Important dates

Study start
2026
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
Dec 12, 2025
Registry last updated
Feb 18, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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