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Roy (2025)

Moderate · Systematic Review/Meta-Analysis · Synthesis (Review/Meta-analysis)
Quality Index (Adjusted QI) 0.663
0 Low < 0.56 Moderate 0.56–0.77 High ≥ 0.78 1
Study Details
ConditionSystematic review (all conditions)
Clinical domainAnxiety & Stress
PopulationMultiple studies (literature review)
Sample size—
Country / SettingMultiple countries; diverse settings
Protocol clusterGeneral/Varied KY
DurationN/A - Review/Qualitative
Control typeOther/Mixed
ComparatorN/A - Review/Qualitative
Outcomes & Effect Sizes
Primary outcomeMultiple domains (review)
Scales usedVarious RCT outcomes; heterogeneous measures
Key resultFirst exclusive KY RCT systematic review; comprehensive evidence synthesis
Effect sizeMeta-analysis: moderate-large effects for cognition, anxiety, PTSD
RetentionN/A - systematic review; average 85-90%
SafetyNo serious adverse events reported across studies
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Methodological Summary

Literature review; meta-analysis of KY RCTs; published 2025

KY Protocol Components

Systematic Review of Kundalini Yoga RCTs Across Health Conditions DESIGN: Systematic review (and possibly meta-analysis) synthesizing RCT evidence on KY. SCOPE: Exclusively focused on RCT evidence for KY across health conditions. INTERVENTIONS SYNTHESIZED: • KY protocols including pranayama, asana/kriya, meditation, chanting • Delivered in person, online, or hybrid formats • Duration: 6 weeks to 12 months (most 8-12 weeks) • Frequency: once weekly to daily practice OUTCOMES: Pre-specified validated measures for cognitive function, psychological symptoms (anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD etc.). NOTE: This is a systematic review, not a primary study. It synthesizes existing RCT protocols. The paper itself does not administer an intervention.

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Critical fails1
Raw QI0.733
SAF0.904
Adjusted QI0.663
Final ratingModerate