Clinical trials
Yoga clinical trials
Below are recruiting yoga clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 95 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07546266RecruitingPhase 1
Yoga for Women of Color Who Have Experienced Partner Abuse
This study tests whether yoga can help Black and Brown women heal from intimate partner violence. Researchers will teach yoga classes and measure how it affects your physical and emotional well-being.
Akron, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07524231Recruiting
Laughter Yoga Effects on Health and Well-being
This study tests whether laughter yoga—guided exercises that combine laughter with breathing—can improve health outcomes. Researchers will measure how it affects participants' physical and mental well-being over time.
ElâzığAges 18 years+ - NCT07520136Recruiting
Yoga for Period Pain in Young Women
This study tests whether a structured yoga exercise program can reduce menstrual cramps (period pain) in healthy young women aged 18–25. If yoga helps, it could offer a natural way to manage pain without medication.
AnkaraAges 18–25 - NCT06705153Recruiting
Laughter yoga for irritable bowel syndrome
This study tests whether laughter yoga can help reduce IBS symptoms like belly pain and bloating, and also improve mood, sleep, and overall quality of life. You would join video calls where you practice special laughing exercises (no jokes needed) and then answer questionnaires.
Erzurum, YakutiyeAges 18–90 - NCT06758284Recruiting
Laughter yoga for fear and anxiety before ureteroscopy
This study tests whether a special type of yoga that focuses on laughter can help reduce fear and anxiety before a ureteroscopy procedure. It may be a way to feel calmer without using medicine.
Samsun, SamsunAges 18 years+ - NCT07489105Recruiting
Yoga for better thinking with heart failure
This trial tests if a yoga program can help improve memory and thinking in people with heart failure. It's designed for adults 55 and older who are not already doing yoga and are able to take part in gentle physical activity.
Auburn, AlabamaAges 55 years+ - NCT07485790Recruiting
Yoga for pregnant women in their third trimester
This study tests whether yoga can benefit pregnant women who are in their third trimester. You may join if you are healthy, have internet access, and can read Turkish.
AmasyaAges 18 years+ - NCT07480174Recruiting
Tai Chi and Yoga for Flexibility, Anxiety, and Sleep
This study tests whether gentle exercises like tai chi and yoga can help women feel more flexible, less anxious, and sleep better. If you're a woman between 18 and 45 with no major health problems, you may be able to join.
IstanbulAges 18–45 - NCT07455929Recruiting
Yoga group therapy for schizophrenia
This trial tests whether a yoga-based group program can help people with schizophrenia spectrum disorders feel better. It's designed for outpatients who are stable enough to participate in group therapy.
BerlinAges 18–65 - NCT04705623Recruiting
Iyengar yoga for hot flashes and menopause health
This trial studies whether a structured Iyengar yoga program can improve “bio-functional age” and related health measures in women after menopause. You may help the researchers learn if yoga can reduce menopause symptoms like hot flushes and improve how your body functions.
BernAges 18 years+ - NCT07419152Recruiting
Yoga for chronic insomnia
This study tests whether yoga can help people with chronic insomnia sleep better. You will practice yoga regularly and see if it improves your sleep quality.
New Delhi, National Capital Territory of DelhiAges 18–65 - NCT06348992Recruiting
Talk therapy and yoga for burnout in parents of children with autism
This study tests if combining talk therapy (ACT) with gentle yoga can help parents of children with autism who feel burned out. If you often feel exhausted or overwhelmed by caregiving, this program may give you new coping skills and support.
Daqing, None SelectedAges Any age - NCT04730518Recruiting
Group yoga program for people with schizophrenia-spectrum disorders
This trial studies whether a structured group yoga program can help people who are currently receiving care for schizophrenia-spectrum disorders. It focuses on patients with low-to-moderate current psychosis and aims to add a supportive therapy alongside usual treatment.
Steglitz, State of BerlinAges 18–90 - NCT07327138Recruiting
Laughter and yoga for kids with leukemia after chemo
This study tests if fun yoga and laughter exercises at home can help children aged 2-10 with a type of leukemia feel less pain after chemotherapy. It's designed to be gentle and safe, with a parent or guardian joining in.
SidonAges 2–10 - NCT07321964Recruiting
Digital yoga for quality of life with atrial fibrillation
This trial tests if a digital yoga program can improve quality of life, blood pressure, and heart rate in people with atrial fibrillation. It offers a convenient way to practice yoga from home using a smartphone or tablet.
HerlevAges Any age - NCT07303998Recruiting
Brain stimulation and chair yoga for knee pain in Alzheimer's
This study tests two treatments together for people with Alzheimer's who also have chronic knee pain: a gentle brain stimulation (tDCS) and online chair yoga. The goal is to see if these can reduce knee pain and improve daily life.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 60 years+ - NCT07166510Recruiting
Yoga and breathing to reduce burnout in healthcare workers
This study tests if yoga and special breathing exercises can help reduce burnout in healthcare workers who work in emergency departments or ambulance services. If you work in these areas and are feeling stressed, this might be a way to learn new stress-relief techniques.
BordeauxAges 18 years+ - NCT07125313Recruiting
Yoga for heart and mind health in hypertension
This trial tests whether yoga can improve heart and mental health in people with high blood pressure. It is for adults who have their blood pressure under control with up to three medications and have not exercised in the last six months.
Florianópolis, Santa CatarinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07082998Recruiting
Heated yoga vs. sauna for depression
This study compares heated yoga with sauna sessions to see which helps reduce depression. You'll also use a mindfulness app. Both treatments are meant to boost mood and well-being.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–65 - NCT07085026Recruiting
Yoga for sleep and stress in late pregnancy
This study looks at whether doing yoga during the last few months of pregnancy can help you sleep better and feel less stressed. If you are a first-time yoga practitioner and have a healthy pregnancy, you may be able to join.
Istanbul, BakirköyAges 18–35 - NCT06977672Recruiting
Yoga for writing skills in children with Down syndrome
This study tests whether a simple yoga pose (Downward Dog) can help children with Down syndrome improve the fine motor skills they need for writing. It is designed for children ages 4 to 8 who can stand and walk on their own.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 4–8 - NCT07042087Recruiting
Brain health lifestyle study: timed eating and mindfulness
This study tests whether a combination of time-restricted eating and mindfulness can help protect brain health in people with early memory concerns. It lasts 9 months and includes regular guidance and support.
BrnoAges 60–80 - NCT07031648Recruiting
Laughter yoga and pilates during pregnancy
This study tests whether adding laughter yoga or pilates to standard childbirth preparation classes helps pregnant women feel better and have healthier pregnancies. You must be past the 20th week of pregnancy and have a low-risk pregnancy.
KastamonuAges 18–45 - NCT07006883Recruiting
Yoga program for knee osteoarthritis
This trial tests whether a yoga program can improve daily function in people with knee osteoarthritis. It may help reduce pain and stiffness while improving mobility.
São PauloAges 40–80
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for yoga?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 95 recruiting yoga studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a yoga trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a yoga trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.