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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

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.

Last updated: Jul 13, 2026•1 RCTs•📖 Read as article →

Evidence Score

Evidence Score44/100
Human RCT★★☆☆☆
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Mechanism★★★★★
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Study Evidence

Study 1. Yoga Nidra Versus Music Therapy for Sleep and Mental Well-being in Post-COVID-19 Hospitalised Patients: A Three-arm Randomised Controlled Trial.

observational

Jain V, Pathania M, Panda PK, Singh M, Harsora P, Sharma S · Annals of neurosciences (2026)

Participants: N/A
Duration: 30 days
Intervention: Yoga Nidra (30 min daily online) and Music Therapy (30 min daily online) for 30 days
Outcome: Sleep quality (PSQI), mental health (PROMIS Global Health Scale), overall well-being (WHO-5)
Effect Size: partial η² = 0.195-0.795
Population: Adults recently discharged following COVID-19 hospitalisation (n=90)

Result:

PubMed: 42422355DOI: 10.1177/09727531261451357

Mechanism Graph

Non-pharmacological interventions reduce psychological distress
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Yoga Nidra promotes relaxation and parasympathetic activation
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Music Therapy modulates mood and reduces anxiety
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Result: Improved sleep quality and mental well-being

Limitations

  • ⚠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.

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References

  1. 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
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