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. 2015 Oct 21;2015(10):CD010554. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD010554.pub2

1. Comparisons relevant to other reviews suggested by excluded and included studies.

Intervention Plus Control Participants Reference tag Proposed relevant Cochrane review
Yoga Nil Exercise People with schizophrenia Bhatia 2014; Duraiswamy 2007; Lin 2013; Manjunath 2013; Varambally 2012;
JPRN‐UMIN000013746
Yoga versus non‐standard care for schizophrenia
Counselling Standard care
Motivational and feedback session
Nil Caregivers of people with schizophrenia Varambally 2013
Yoga Non‐standard care People with schizophrenia SLCTR‐2013‐008*; Paikkatt 2012; Vancampfort 2011a; Xie 2006 Yoga as part of a package of care versus non‐standard care
Chlorpromazine Nil Placebo Mahal 1976; Ramu 1999 Chlorpromazine versus placebo for schizophrenia
'Tagara' (local drug with antipsychotic properties) and 'Brahmyadiyoga' (an herbal compound) Nil Chlorpromazine Chlorpromazine
versus herbal compounds for schizophrenia

* This particular study used yoga combined with relaxation exercises, breathing exercises, body movement exercises, basic acting exercises, Alexander technique, theatre games, exercise ''to build self confidence'', creative work using props, and use of music to enhance creativity and moods.