The Effectiveness of Rajyoga Meditation as an Adjuvant for Panic Anxiety Syndrome.
Kamlesh Jha, Pankaj Kumar, Yogesh Kumar, C P Ganashree, Chandrabhushan Tripathi, B K Shrikant
International Journal of Yoga 2023 DOI: 10.4103/ijoy.ijoy_149_23 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Randomized controlled trial Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 110 |
| Population | Patients with panic disorder |
| Intervention | Rajyoga meditation |
| Duration | 8-week intervention |
| Topics | Anxiety Meditation |
| Keywords | Composite score Rajyoga meditation Panic anxiety syndrome Z-score |
| Citations | 3 |
| Key findings | Adding Rajyoga meditation to standard treatment significantly reduces panic and anxiety symptoms compared to standard treatment alone after 8 weeks. |
Abstract
One of the most prevalent psychiatric conditions that affect a person's quality of life, ability to function and productivity, and consequently the loss of national income, are anxiety disorders. Rajyoga meditation (RM) is a form of meditation that is performed without rituals or mantras and can be practiced anywhere at any time. In this study, we attempted to evaluate the modulation of psycho-physiological parameters in panic disorder patients by a technique of short-term on RM. In this prospective randomized control study, 110 patients with panic disorder were randomized into two groups, Group A (standard treatment + RM) and Group B (Standard treatment). The participants of both group participants were subjected to sleep quality score, Physical Health Questionnaire-9 score, Panic Disorder Severity Scale (PDSS), and Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A) questionnaires before starting the study (baseline) and at the end of the 8th week. Study groups were compared at baseline and at the end of 8 weeks. We found that the PDSS/HAM-A was not statistically different among the study groups at baseline (P > 0.05); however, there was a statistically significant difference in mean z-scores of PDSS and post-HAM-A scores among the study groups at 8 weeks (P < 0.001). The composite score was created by adding the z-scores of pre- and post-PDSS and HAM-A. We found a statistically significant difference in postcomposite scores between the study groups (P < 0.001). Analysis of co-variance for PDSS and HAM-A among study groups showed statistical significance (P < 0.001). When used in conjunction with pharmaceutical treatments for the treatment of panic disorder, RM is a successful therapy. The key factors are adherence and motivation while being supervised by a licensed therapist.
Comparable studies
Other randomized controlled trials on anxiety, most cited first.
Citations in the library
Cites 7
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- Rajyoga meditation induces grey matter volume changes in regions that process reward and happiness Scientific Reports September 30, 2020
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- Randomized Controlled Trial of Mindfulness Meditation for Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Effects on Anxiety and Stress Reactivity The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry March 13, 2013
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