Global and Indian research trends on Yoga: Insights from WHO trial registry.
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
yoga | increase | registrations of clinical trials | global research community | - | steady increase in registrations | #1 |
yoga | neutral | chronic diseases | patients with chronic diseases | - | focusing on | #2 |
yoga | neutral | mental health conditions | patients with mental health conditions | - | focusing on | #3 |
A retrospective analysis of 2919 yoga-related clinical trials registered in the World Health Organization (WHO) International Clinical Trials Registry Platform database using the keyword "yoga" on 10 September 2024 is of interest. Most trials were interventional (97.81%) and registered in the Clinical Trials Registry of India (56.39%) and ClinicalTrials.gov (26.07%). The majority included both genders (69.29%), with a mean age range of 23.9±13.45 to 56.21±24.66 years, focusing on chronic diseases like obesity, diabetes, hypertension and mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression. There was a steady increase in registrations over the years, reflecting the growing global interest in yoga research. Thus, the use of yoga as a therapeutic tool to support its integration into healthcare systems is highlighted.