# Global and Indian research trends on Yoga: Insights from WHO trial registry

## TL;DR

This paper analyzes yoga-related clinical trials globally and in India, showing a growing interest in yoga as a therapeutic tool for chronic and mental health conditions.

## Contribution

The study provides a comprehensive overview of yoga research trends using WHO trial registry data, highlighting its therapeutic potential.

## Key findings

- Most yoga-related trials are interventional and focus on chronic diseases and mental health.
- India leads in yoga trial registrations, with a steady increase in global interest over time.

## Abstract

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.