Yoga program to help manage hypertension in African American patients
Yoga for a Healthy Heart Study: Addressing Stress Management and Functional Cognition as Barriers to Both Medication Management and Blood Pressure Regulation for African American Patients With Hypertension
This study tests whether an 8-week yoga program can help African American patients with high blood pressure manage their condition better.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 12 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 99 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | The Cleveland Clinic Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Warrensville Heights, Ohio) |
| Trial ID | NCT06155240 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
The Yoga for a Healthy Heart program is an 8-week intervention designed to help African American patients with hypertension manage their condition through therapeutic yoga techniques. Each weekly session lasts 60 minutes and includes meditation, breathing exercises, and physical postures, along with discussions on lifestyle management and self-reflection activities. The program is facilitated by a certified healthcare professional skilled in both Occupational Therapy and Yoga, who will conduct assessments and interventions in a community health setting. Participants will learn practical skills such as blood pressure monitoring and effective communication techniques.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are African American adults over 18 who have a diagnosis of hypertension and are currently prescribed antihypertensive medication.
Not a fit: Patients who are unable to tolerate sitting for an hour or have severely elevated blood pressure (over 200/100) may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could improve blood pressure regulation and overall health for African American patients with hypertension.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown that yoga and lifestyle interventions can be effective in managing hypertension, suggesting that this approach may yield positive results.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Over 18 * has transportation to South Pointe Hospital * Has the ability to walk, or use a wheelchair from the entrance of the building * Able to attend all 8 sessions * Diagnosis of hypertension * African American * Prescribed antihypertensive medication * Able to stand up from the chair independently * Able to walk to the bathroom independently with or without a device * Approved by cardiologist to participate Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to tolerate sitting for 1 hour * BP over 200/100 * Unable to independently walk or use a wheelchair to the bathroom
Where this trial is running
Warrensville Heights, Ohio
- South Pointe Hospital — Warrensville Heights, Ohio, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Allan Chiunda, MD, PhD — South Pointe Hospital
- Study coordinator: Lynda Robinson, BS
- Email: robinsl7@ccf.org
- Phone: 216-491-7297.
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.