The efficacy of trauma-informed yoga in treating post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms in trauma-exposed adults: a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: INTRODUCTION : Research indicates that most individuals will experience at least one traumatic event in their lifetime. Some individuals may develop post-traumatic stress disorder, while others may exhibit subclinical levels of post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms alongside comorbid conditions such as depression and anxiety. As a body-based adjunctive intervention, trauma-informed yoga is increasingly used to mitigate post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms in individuals who have experienced trauma, including those with or without a formal post-traumatic stress disorder diagnosis. However, the efficacy of this approach remains a topic of contention in published studies.

Method and analysis

To identify relevant trials, a literature search will be conducted across seven electronic

SUBMITTER: Wang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12853431 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature