Plain-English translation of NCT07480174 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial tests whether practicing Tai Chi or yoga can help improve your flexibility, reduce anxiety, and help you sleep better. You'll join one of two groups—either learning Yang-style Tai Chi (a gentle martial art with 10 basic movements) or practicing yoga with poses designed to stretch and strengthen your body. Both programs last 8 weeks and meet twice a week for 45 minutes each session.
Many people struggle with poor sleep, anxiety, and stiffness, but we need solid evidence about whether gentle movement practices like Tai Chi and yoga truly help. This study aims to compare how effective each approach is so we have better guidance for people looking to improve their flexibility and mental health naturally.
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You'll attend supervised exercise sessions twice a week for 8 weeks at a university physiotherapy lab. Each session lasts 45 minutes and includes a warm-up, your group's main activity (either Tai Chi movements or yoga poses), and a cool-down. Before and after the 8-week program, you'll complete simple tests of flexibility and fill out brief questionnaires about your anxiety and sleep quality.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 5, 2026 · Not medical advice
Turkey (Türkiye)
Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Enrollment target
~40 participants
Started
March 2026
Primary completion
April 2026
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
18 Years – 45 Years
Sex
Female only
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in March 2026.
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Central contact
Tuğçe Tahmaz
Bahçeşehir University
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