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Effects of Tai Chi and Yoga on Flexibility, Anxiety, and Sleep Quality in Women

RECRUITINGN/ASponsored by Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Actively Recruiting
PhaseN/A
SponsorIstanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Started2026-03-14
Est. completion2026-04-30
Eligibility
Age18 Years – 45 Years
SexFEMALE
Healthy vol.Accepted

Summary

Healthy women aged 18-45 years with BMI \<30 were randomized into two groups to receive either Tai Chi or yoga training. Both interventions were delivered for 8 weeks, 2 sessions per week, 45 minutes per session, at Bahçeşehir University. Flexibility, anxiety, and sleep quality were assessed before and after the intervention using standardized flexibility tests, the Beck Anxiety Inventory, and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. The outcome assessor was blinded to group assignment.

Eligibility

Age: 18 Years – 45 YearsSex: FEMALEHealthy volunteers accepted
Inclusion Criteria:

* Female, 18-45 years of age
* BMI \<30 kg/m²
* No history of musculoskeletal surgery

Exclusion Criteria:

* 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

Conditions2

AnxietyHealthy Lifestyle

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