← Back to Search

Behavioral Intervention

Online Yoga Intervention for Cardiovascular Disease

N/A
Recruiting
Research Sponsored by Geunyeong Cha
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
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
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
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline and three months
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial is studying the effects of yoga on the physical and psychological health of older adults with cardiovascular disease. The researchers want to see if participating in yoga classes twice a week for three months can improve things

Who is the study for?
This trial is for older adults over 65 with cardiovascular disease who have had a heart attack, stable angina, cardiac surgery, or heart failure in the past year. They should have finished a cardiac rehab program recently and be able to do yoga without other major health issues interfering.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests if gentle yoga can improve physical functions like balance and muscle strength, as well as reduce depressive symptoms and anxiety in older cardiac patients. Participants will attend yoga sessions twice weekly for three months.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Yoga is generally safe but may include risks of muscle strains or falls for some individuals. It's important that participants communicate any discomfort they experience during the practice.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
Select...
I have had a heart attack, heart surgery, or diagnosed heart failure in the last year.
Select...
I have had a heart attack, heart surgery, or been diagnosed with heart failure in the last year.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline and three months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline and three months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Intervention acceptability
Intervention adherence rate
Intervention satisfaction
+2 more
Secondary outcome measures
Change in Balance
Change in Brief Symptom Inventory
Change in Muscle strength
+4 more

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Online Yoga InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants in the intervention group will attend two virtual 60-minute gentle yoga sessions per week for 12 weeks.
Group II: ControlActive Control1 Intervention
Participants in the control group will not receive any intervention but will be provided with printed or electronic versions of the American Heart Association's 'Life's Essential 8' at baseline, which includes information on how to improve and maintain cardiovascular health.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Gentle Yoga
2022
N/A
~10

Find a Location

Who is running the clinical trial?

Geunyeong ChaLead Sponsor
Debra K Moser, Ph.DStudy ChairUniversity of Kentucky

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is the enrollment for this study currently available to prospective participants?

"Indeed, the data available on clinicaltrials.gov indicates that this trial is currently in search of eligible participants. The trial was initially posted on November 15th, 2023 and last updated on January 23rd, 2024. A total of 40 individuals are being sought to participate in this study at a single designated location."

Answered by AI

What is the current number of participants enrolled in this clinical study?

"Indeed, the information available on clinicaltrials.gov confirms that this trial is currently seeking eligible participants. The trial was first posted on November 15th, 2023 and last updated on January 23rd, 2024. A total of 40 patients are being sought from a single site."

Answered by AI

Is the enrollment for this clinical trial open to individuals who are 60 years of age or older?

"Patients who are between the ages of 65 and 100 are eligible to enroll in this trial. There are a total of 28 trials available for individuals under the age of 18, while there are 395 trials specifically targeting patients over the age of 65."

Answered by AI

Is it possible for me to participate in this clinical research study?

"The clinical trial aims to recruit 40 individuals aged between 65 and 100, diagnosed with cardiovascular disease. It is crucial that participants meet the following requirements: absence of significant comorbidities that may hinder their involvement in a yoga intervention, residence within Kentucky, recent history (within the past year) of acute myocardial infarction, stable angina, cardiac surgery (including heart transplantation, valve surgery, or coronary artery bypass), coronary artery angioplasty or stents placement; diagnosis of heart failure (ejection fraction <35%) within the last year; completion of facility-based cardiac rehabilitation program (phase CR-II) within"

Answered by AI
Recent research and studies
clinicaltrials.govStudy
Yoga in Older Cardiac Patients
Geunyeong Cha 2023. "Yoga in Older Cardiac Patients". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06235658.
All > Cincinnati > Edmonton
~25 spots leftby Dec 2024
Unbiased ResultsWe believe in providing patients with all the options.
Your Data Stays Your DataWe only share your information with the clinical trials you're trying to access.
Verified Trials OnlyAll of our trials are run by licensed doctors, researchers, and healthcare companies.
Back to top