About this trial
The current study aims to examine the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness of a Hatha yoga-based group intervention on reminiscence functions and mindfulness in a sample of patients hospitalized for schizophrenia.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Patients are diagnosed with schizophrenia according to the DSM-5-TR or ICD-10 criteria
Patients are aged between 18 and 65 years old
Patients are clinically stabile, defined as being in the post-acute phase of care with no acute psychotic episode or psychiatric hospitalization within the 30 days preceding enrollment
Patients have adequate cognitive functioning, as evidenced by passing the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), with sufficient insight and capacity to respond meaningfully to study procedures
Disqualifiers
Patients with severe cognitive impairment or intellectual disability that would disqualify meaningful participation
Patients with acute psychiatric symptoms or active suicidal ideation
Patients with physical limitations, such as a severe musculoskeletal condition, that would contraindicate safe participation in yoga practice.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Intervention Arm: Hatha Yoga