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Shannahoff-Khalsa (1999)

Moderate · RCT · Clinical-Grade RCT · n = 12
Quality Index (Adjusted QI) 0.756
0 Low < 0.56 Moderate 0.56–0.77 High ≥ 0.78 1
Study Details
ConditionObsessive-compulsive disorder
Clinical domainOCD
PopulationTreatment-resistant OCD
Sample sizen = 12
Country / SettingUSA - psychiatric research; treatment-resistant OCD
Protocol clusterOCD Protocol (Shannahoff-Khalsa)
DurationDaily 60-90 min intensive protocol
Control typeActive Control
ComparatorRelaxation Response
Outcomes & Effect Sizes
Primary outcomeOCD symptoms
Scales usedY-BOCS; CGI; OCD severity measures
Key resultY-BOCS decreased 40% in completers; 31% remission achieved
Effect sized = 1.52 (Y-BOCS); very large effect; 31% remission
ES value1.52 (d)
Retention92% (11/12 completed)
SafetyNo adverse events; well-tolerated despite OCD severity
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Methodological Summary

Randomized; disorder-specific protocol; very small sample; high effect

KY Protocol Components

OCD-Specific Kundalini Yoga Protocol: 11-technique meditation therapy with daily practice. CORE COMPONENTS: 8 primary daily techniques + 3 additional as-needed techniques KEY TECHNIQUE: Left-nostril breathing meditation (Unilateral Forced Nostril Breathing - UFNB) - cornerstone for OCD OTHER TECHNIQUES: For managing fear, phobias, anger, mental challenges, depression/anxiety PROTOCOL REFERENCES: Extensively documented in Shannahoff-Khalsa (1997) chapter "Yogic Techniques in Treatment of OCD" (pp. 283-329) and multiple CNS Spectrums publications STUDY-SPECIFIC: Original RCT; 1-year intervention vs relaxation/meditation control; Y-BOCS primary outcome; patients who failed/rejected conventional treatment.

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Critical fails0
Raw QI0.756
SAF1
Adjusted QI0.756
Final ratingModerate