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The Effect of Tai Chi and Yoga on Flexibility, Anxiety, and Sleep Quality in Women
Led by Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa · Updated on 2026-03-27
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
4 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This research aims to evaluate the effects of Tai Chi and yoga on flexibility, anxiety, and sleep quality in healthy women aged 18 to 45 years with a body mass index (BMI) under 30. Participants are healthy women without prior musculoskeletal surgery or conditions that would contraindicate exercise. The study is randomized and single-blinded, with the outcome assessor unaware of group assignments. Participants are randomly assigned to either a Tai Chi group or a yoga group. The Tai Chi program follows a Yang-style routine with 10 movements conducted twice a week for 45 minutes per session over 8 weeks, including warm-up, practice, and cool-down. The yoga program is also delivered twice weekly for 45 minutes per session over 8 weeks, focusing on asanas that improve flexibility, strength, and balance, followed by meditation and cool-down. Assessments occur at the start and end of the 8-week intervention period. Flexibility is measured with standardized tests like sit-and-reach and joint flexibility assessments. Anxiety is evaluated using the Beck Anxiety Inventory, and sleep quality is assessed with the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. Body mass index is also monitored. The study carefully tracks these outcomes to compare effects between Tai Chi and yoga in improving these health aspects.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Effects of Tai Chi and Yoga on Flexibility, Anxiety, and Sleep Quality in Women
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Female, 18-45 years of age
- Body mass index (BMI) less than 30 kg/m8
- No history of musculoskeletal surgery
You will not qualify if you...
- Congenital or acquired condition affecting the musculoskeletal system
- Any systemic disease or condition that makes exercise contraindicated, or pregnancy
- Chronic neurological, metabolic, or cardiovascular disease
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 8 weeks
Participants engage in supervised exercise sessions, either Tai Chi or yoga, twice weekly for 8 weeks. Each session lasts 45 minutes and includes warm-up, main practice, and cool-down.
2 sessions per week (in-person)
Duration - 1 week
Assessments are performed to evaluate flexibility, anxiety, and sleep quality immediately after the 8-week exercise program.
1 visit (in-person)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Bahcesehir University
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye), 34053
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Research Team
T
Tuğçe Tahmaz
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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