Yoga Nidra and Music Therapy improve sleep quality and mental well-being in post-COVID-19 hospitalised patients compared to standard care alone
In a three-arm RCT of 90 post-COVID-19 hospitalised patients, both Yoga Nidra and Music Therapy (30 min daily for 30 days) significantly improved PSQI, PROMIS Global Health, and WHO-5 scores at day 15 and day 30 compared to standard care (p < .001). Large effect sizes were observed (partial η² = 0.195-0.795), with Yoga Nidra showing greater improvements in well-being and global health, while Music Therapy had stronger effects on sleep quality.
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Yoga Nidra and Music Therapy improve sleep quality and mental well-being in post-COVID-19 hospitalised patients compared to standard care alone The current body of evidence comprises 1 study, including 1 randomized controlled trial. EvidenceHub rates the overall confidence at 44/100 (low).
The Claim
Yoga Nidra and Music Therapy improve sleep quality and mental well-being in post-COVID-19 hospitalised patients compared to standard care alone
This conclusion is most relevant to: Adults recently discharged following COVID-19 hospitalisation (n=90).
What the Research Shows
The conclusion draws on 1 linked study. Highlights from the cited literature:
- ▸Yoga Nidra Versus Music Therapy for Sleep and Mental Well-being in Post-COVID-19 Hospitalised Patients: A Three-arm Randomised Controlled Trial. (Annals of neurosciences, 2026) —
How It Works
The proposed biological pathway:
- ▸Non-pharmacological interventions reduce psychological distress
- ▸Yoga Nidra promotes relaxation and parasympathetic activation
- ▸Music Therapy modulates mood and reduces anxiety
- ▸Result: Improved sleep quality and mental well-being
Who Might Benefit
Evidence fit by population:
- ▸Adults recently discharged following COVID-19 hospitalisation (n=90)
Recommended Dose
30 minutes daily for 30 days
Limitations & Caveats
Important context when interpreting this evidence:
- ▸Exploratory analysis with small sample size (n=90)
- ▸No blinding of participants or therapists, potential for expectation bias
- ▸Short follow-up (30 days) limits assessment of long-term effects
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Yoga Nidra compare to Music Therapy for improving sleep in post-COVID patients?▼
Both interventions improved sleep quality, but Music Therapy showed stronger effects on sleep quality (PSQI), while Yoga Nidra had greater benefits for overall well-being and global health.
What was the duration and frequency of the interventions in this study?▼
Both Yoga Nidra and Music Therapy were delivered online via Zoom for 30 minutes daily over 30 days.
Were there any adverse events reported in this trial?▼
No adverse events were reported in any of the three groups (Yoga Nidra, Music Therapy, or standard care).
Is this study applicable to all COVID-19 patients?▼
The study specifically included recently hospitalised and discharged COVID-19 patients, so results may not generalise to non-hospitalised or asymptomatic cases.
References
- 1.Jain V, Pathania M, Panda PK, Singh M, Harsora P, Sharma S. “Yoga Nidra Versus Music Therapy for Sleep and Mental Well-being in Post-COVID-19 Hospitalised Patients: A Three-arm Randomised Controlled Trial..” Annals of neurosciences, 2026. PMID: 42422355 DOI: 10.1177/09727531261451357