Tokyo, Sept. 19 -- UMIN Clinical Trials Registry (UMIN-CTR) received information related to the study (UMIN000062975) titled 'Immediate effects and sex differences of yoga and motor control exercise in healthy young adults' on Sept. 18.

Study Type: Interventional

Study Design: Basic Design - Cross-over Randomization - Randomized Blinding - Open -no one is blinded Control - Active

Primary Sponsor: Institute - Kumamoto Health Science University

Condition: Condition - Healthy young adults Classification by malignancy - Others Genomic information - NO

Objective: Narrative objectives1 - In modern society, prolonged use of smartphones and personal computers has been associated with forward head posture, including so-called straight neck, poor posture, and related physical complaints such as neck and shoulder discomfort and low back pain. These symptoms, which may contribute to presenteeism, have become an important health concern not only among middle-aged and older adults but also among otherwise healthy young adults. Regular physical activity is important for the prevention and improvement of these conditions; however, the proportion of individuals who maintain recommended levels of physical activity remains low. Furthermore, sex differences have been reported in preferences for different types of exercise and factors associated with exercise adherence, including the popularity of yoga among women and a preference for resistance training among men. The purpose of this study is to investigate sex-related differences in the perceived suitability (fit) and immediate effects of different types of exercise. Healthy young adults will participate in two exercise programs: motor control exercise (MCE), focusing on functional trunk stability and postural control, and yoga, focusing on flexibility and mental well-being. Using a randomized crossover design, this study will compare the immediate and short-term effects of the two exercise programs on physical outcomes, including flexibility, posture, and trunk function, as well as psychological outcomes, including perceived comfort, willingness to continue the exercise, and stress levels. Basic objectives2 - Efficacy

Intervention: Interventions/Control_1 - Participants will perform one 20-minute session of a yoga exercise program during the first intervention period. After a two-week washout period, they will perform one 20-minute session of a motor control exercise (MCE) program during the second intervention period. Interventions/Control_2 - Participants will perform one 20-minute session of a amotor control exercise (MCE) program during the first intervention period. After a two-week washout period, they will perform one 20-minute session of a yoga exercise program during the second intervention period.

Eligibility: Age-lower limit - 18 years-old = Gender - Male and Female Key inclusion criteria - Men and women aged 18-29 years who are enrolled at or employed by the university and who provide voluntary informed consent to participate in the study after receiving a sufficient explanation of the study. Key exclusion criteria - 1.Individuals currently receiving treatment for psychiatric, neurological, musculoskeletal, or other conditions, or those with current symptoms or a medical history that may interfere with exercise. 2.Individuals who are pregnant or may be pregnant. 3.Individuals who have regularly practiced yoga, core training, Pilates, or similar exercises within the past three months. Target Size - 60

Recruitment Status: Recruitment status - Preinitiation Date of protocol fixation - 2026 Year 09 Month 16 Day Date of IRB - 2026 Year 09 Month 18 Day Anticipated trial start date - 2026 Year 09 Month 18 Day Last follow-up date - 2029 Year 03 Month 31 Day

To know more, visit https://center6.umin.ac.jp/cgi-open-bin/ctr_e/ctr_view.cgi?recptno=R000072100

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