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Khalsa (2008)

Low · Non-Randomized Trial · Supportive (Non-Randomized) · n = 86
Quality Index (Adjusted QI) 0.672
0 Low < 0.56 Moderate 0.56–0.77 High ≥ 0.78 1
Study Details
ConditionSubstance use disorder
Clinical domainSubstance Use
PopulationAddiction treatment in India
Sample sizen = 86
Country / SettingIndia - residential addiction treatment center
Protocol clusterGeneral/Varied KY
Duration90 days residential; 3 classes/day (first 45 days) + multi-family group sessions (after first month)
Control typeOther/Mixed
ComparatorN/A - Uncontrolled residential program
Outcomes & Effect Sizes
Primary outcomeSubstance use outcomes
Scales usedRetention; spiritual practice; preliminary outcomes
Key resultRetention increased; spiritual practice increased; preliminary outcomes positive
Effect sizeObservational; retention increased, spiritual practice increased
RetentionHigh program completion and ongoing practice
SafetyNo adverse events; supportive recovery environment
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Methodological Summary

Non-randomized; residential program; no control group; N=86; cultural context (India)

KY Protocol Components

Kundalini Yoga in Residential Addiction Treatment (India) SETTING: Residential drug treatment facility in India (SuperConsciousness model). DESIGN: Uncontrolled observational study of KY-based treatment program. POPULATION: N=86 substance abuse patients in residential treatment. PROGRAM: • 90-day residential treatment incorporating KY-based practices • First 45 days: 3 classes/day • Multi-family group sessions after the first month • Meditation techniques taught in group sessions • 1-3 day initial trial period • Professional staff attended participants daily for measurement of vital signs CONTEXT: Program based on "SuperConsciousness" model integrating yogic techniques into addiction recovery. Staff included 5 professional counselors. OUTCOMES: Program retention, spiritual practice engagement, preliminary treatment outcomes. NOTE: This is the substance abuse residential treatment paper (J Ethn Subst Abuse), NOT the interoception/psychophysiology paper.

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Critical fails2
Raw QI0.727
SAF0.925
Adjusted QI0.672
Final ratingLow