Yoga for older patients with heart conditions
Effects of Yoga on Physical and Psychological Outcomes in Older Patients Discharged From Cardiac Rehabilitation: A Pilot Study
This study is testing if gentle yoga can help older patients with heart conditions feel better physically and mentally over three months.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 65 Years to 100 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Kentucky Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lexington, Kentucky) |
| Trial ID | NCT06235658 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effects of a gentle yoga intervention on both physical and psychological health in older cardiac patients aged 65 and above. Participants will be randomized into either an intervention group, which will attend yoga sessions twice a week for three months, or a control group. The study will assess improvements in physical health outcomes such as balance, muscle strength, and cardiac function, as well as psychological health indicators like depressive symptoms and anxiety. Assessments will be conducted at the beginning and after three months to measure the impact of the yoga intervention.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are older adults over 65 with a recent history of cardiovascular issues who have completed a cardiac rehabilitation program.
Not a fit: Patients with significant neurological, orthopedic, or cognitive disorders, or those currently practicing yoga, may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance physical and mental well-being in older cardiac patients, potentially leading to improved quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown positive outcomes with yoga interventions in similar populations, suggesting potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * have a history of an acute myocardial infarction within the preceding year, stable angina, cardiac surgery (including heart transplantation, valve surgery, or coronary artery bypass), coronary artery angioplasty or stents, or heart failure (ejection fraction \< 35%) diagnosed in the past year * have completed facility-based cardiac rehabilitation program (phase CR-II) within 12 months * can read and understand English * have no major comorbidities limiting their ability to participate in a yoga intervention * reside in Kentucky. Exclusion Criteria: * have incapacitating neurologic, orthopedic, or neoplastic conditions such as stroke paralysis, terminal cancer, or a cognitive disorder * currently practice yoga * have no home WIiFi access
Where this trial is running
Lexington, Kentucky
- University of Kentucky — Lexington, Kentucky, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Geunyeong Cha, Master
- Email: gch264@uky.edu
- Phone: 859-629-0657
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.