MediYoga's impact on sleep and blood pressure in older adults with hypertension
The Effect of MediYoga on Quality of Sleep, Blood Pressure and Quality of Life Among Older People: a Randomized Controlled Study
This study is testing if doing MediYoga twice a week can help older adults with high blood pressure sleep better and improve their overall health.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 180 (estimated) |
| Ages | 65 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Herlev and Gentofte Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Herlev, Copenhagen) |
| Trial ID | NCT06553820 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effects of a yoga intervention, specifically MediYoga, on sleep quality, blood pressure, and overall quality of life in older adults aged 65 and above diagnosed with hypertension. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a yoga intervention group, which will engage in yoga exercises via an app twice a week for 10 weeks, or a control group with no intervention. The study will also explore participants' experiences and perspectives on the yoga intervention through a process evaluation. The goal is to determine whether this non-pharmacological approach can improve health outcomes in this population.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are older adults aged 65 years or older who have been diagnosed with hypertension and can read and speak Danish.
Not a fit: Patients with diagnosed sleep disorders, those taking sleep medication regularly, or individuals who have recently changed their antihypertension medication may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly enhance sleep quality and reduce blood pressure in older adults with hypertension, leading to improved overall health and quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising results for non-pharmacological interventions like yoga in improving sleep quality and managing hypertension, suggesting that this approach may be effective.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Older people ≥65 years * Diagnosed with hypertension. * Speaking and reading Danish. * Being able to consent. * No comorbidity that restricts them from participating in the intervention. * Being the owner or user of a smartphone or tablet. Exclusion Criteria: * Starting an antihypertension medication during the intervention * Antihypertension medication is changed (more than 10% increase or reduction in an already used drug or a switch to another drug) during the intervention, which includes diuretics, ACE inhibitors, Calcium-blockers, or Angiotensin-2-blockers. * Participated in mindfulness or yoga exercise regularly at any point during the last two years. * Patients who have diagnosed sleep disorders for example sleep apnea or narcolepsy. * Taking sleep medication regularly.
Where this trial is running
Herlev, Copenhagen
- Herlev and Gentofte Hospital — Herlev, Copenhagen, Denmark (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Katrine Amdi, MSc
- Email: katrine.vollbrecht.amdi@regionh.dk
- Phone: +4538673867
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.