Effect of Yoga and Values Clarification on Stress, Comfort, and Emotional Regulation in Parents of Children With Special Needs

June 1, 2026 updated by: Hacer Delibaş, Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University

The Effect of a Comfort Theory-Based Yoga and Values Clarification Intervention on Emotion Regulation, Comfort, and Stress Levels in Parents of Children With Special Needs

Parents of children with special needs often experience high levels of stress and difficulties in emotional regulation, which may negatively affect both their well-being and parent-child interactions. This study aims to evaluate the effect of a Comfort Theory-based yoga and values clarification intervention on emotional regulation, comfort, and perceived stress levels in these parents.

This randomized controlled study will include three groups: a yoga intervention group, a values clarification group, and a control group. Participants will be randomly assigned to groups. Data will be collected using the Emotion Regulation Scale, Perceived Stress Scale, and General Comfort Questionnaire.

The intervention is expected to improve emotional regulation and comfort levels while reducing perceived stress among parents of children with special needs. The findings may contribute to the development of effective nursing interventions to support caregiver well-being.

Study Overview

Status

Recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Parents of children with special needs are at increased risk of experiencing stress, anxiety, and emotional difficulties, which may negatively influence both their own well-being and their interactions with their children. Supporting these parents through effective interventions is essential for improving both parent and child outcomes.

This study is designed as a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of a Comfort Theory-based yoga and values clarification intervention. Participants will be parents of children with special needs who meet the inclusion criteria. They will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: a yoga intervention group, a values clarification group, or a control group.

The yoga intervention will include structured sessions aimed at promoting physical relaxation and mental well-being. The values clarification intervention will focus on helping participants identify and reflect on their personal values, enhancing emotional awareness and coping strategies. The control group will not receive any intervention during the study period.

Data will be collected using validated instruments, including the Emotion Regulation Scale, the Perceived Stress Scale, and the General Comfort Questionnaire. These measures will assess changes in emotional regulation, stress, and comfort levels before and after the intervention.

The results of this study are expected to provide evidence on the effectiveness of non-pharmacological, nursing-based interventions in improving psychological well-being among parents of children with special needs.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

66

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Locations

  • Turkey (Türkiye)
      • Çorum, Turkey (Türkiye), 19000
        • Recruiting
        • Corum New Indoor Sports Hall

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Being a parent of a child with special needs,
  • Not having received prior yoga training,
  • Not having a physical problem that would prevent them from practicing yoga,
  • Not having communication problems,
  • Speaking Turkish,
  • Not having learning disabilities,
  • Being suitable/willing to work in a group.

Exclusion Criteria for Parents:

  • Having a physical problem that would prevent them from practicing yoga,
  • The parent not being a volunteer,
  • Not demonstrating compatibility with working in a group.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Values Clarification Group
Participants in this group will receive a values clarification intervention based on Comfort Theory to support emotional awareness, coping, and psychological well-being.
Behavioral: Values Clarification
A values clarification intervention based on Comfort Theory delivered over 8 weeks, focusing on helping participants identify personal values, enhance emotional awareness, and develop effective coping strategies to improve psychological well-being.
Experimental: Yoga Group
A structured yoga intervention delivered over 8 weeks to improve relaxation, emotional regulation, and overall well-being in parents of children with special needs.
Behavioral: Yoga
A structured yoga program delivered over 8 weeks, including breathing exercises, physical postures, and relaxation techniques, aimed at improving emotional regulation, reducing stress, and enhancing overall comfort in parents of children with special needs.
No Intervention: Control Group
Participants in this group will not receive any intervention during the study period.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Comfort Level
Time Frame: Baseline; immediately after the 8-week intervention; 1-month follow-up; and 3-month follow-up
Comfort levels will be measured using a validated scale based on Comfort Theory before and after the intervention.
Baseline; immediately after the 8-week intervention; 1-month follow-up; and 3-month follow-up

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Emotional Regulation
Time Frame: Baseline; immediately after the 8-week intervention; 1-month follow-up; and 3-month follow-up
Changes in emotional regulation levels will be assessed using a validated emotional regulation scale before the intervention and after the 8-week intervention period.
Baseline; immediately after the 8-week intervention; 1-month follow-up; and 3-month follow-up

Other Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Perceived Stress
Time Frame: Baseline; immediately after the 8-week intervention; 1-month follow-up; and 3-month follow-up
Perceived stress levels will be evaluated using a standardized stress scale before and after the 8-week intervention period.
Baseline; immediately after the 8-week intervention; 1-month follow-up; and 3-month follow-up

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University

Publications and helpful links

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Helpful Links

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

April 29, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

June 1, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

July 1, 2026

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 13, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 1, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

June 5, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

June 5, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 1, 2026

Last Verified

June 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • AYBU-SBE-HD-01

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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