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Evaluating the Impact of SKY Breath Meditation on Stress, Well-being, and Connection in College Students
Led by University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa · Updated on 2026-04-29
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
35 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
This pilot study will evaluate the feasibility and potential benefits of Sudarshan Kriya Yoga (SKY) for university students. Over an eight-week period, 56 students will be randomly assigned to either a SKY breathwork group or a control group engaging in general yoga without breathwork. The SKY group will participate in a three-day in-person retreat, weekly virtual sessions, and independent home practice. The study will assess recruitment, retention, and adherence, as well as changes in physical activity, perceived stress, anxiety, resilience, social connectedness, and cognitive focus. All participants will complete validated wellness questionnaires at baseline and post-intervention. The goal is to determine whether SKY is a feasible, low-risk intervention that may enhance student well-being and inform future research.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Evaluating the Impact of SKY Breath Meditation on Stress, Well-being, and Connection in College Students
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Currently enrolled as undergraduate or graduate students at the university in Alabama
- At least 18 years old
- Speak and read English
- Able to attend a 3-day in-person retreat and twice-weekly online sessions for SKY breath program over 8 weeks
- Able to provide informed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Having a serious psychiatric condition such as schizophrenia or psychotic disorders
- Being in acute psychiatric crisis, including active suicidal ideation
- Having acute medical conditions that prevent light physical activity or breathwork
- Unable to obtain physician clearance due to chronic conditions like uncontrolled asthma, severe cardiovascular disease, or active psychiatric illness requiring intensive treatment
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States, 35401
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Research Team
S
Sree K Patiballa, PhD
CONTACT
K
Kunwal M. Scott, DNP
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
2
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