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.