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Behavioral Intervention

Yoga Training for Cognitive Impairment

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Led By Joseph F. Signorile, PhD

Research Sponsored by University of Miami

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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Must have

Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) > 23

60-90 years of age

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up baseline, 24 weeks

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Study Summary

This trial looks at how a new yoga program affects eyesight, brain power & muscle strength.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for individuals aged 60-90 with a Montreal Cognitive Assessment score over 23, indicating no significant memory loss. It's not suitable for those with uncontrolled heart or muscle diseases, cerebrovascular disease, HIV/AIDS, inflammatory/autoimmune conditions, recent eye surgeries (except cataract surgery over 6 months ago), severe cataracts or high refractive errors.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study compares two yoga programs: a traditional one and an innovative high-speed program that includes cognitive challenges. Researchers will observe how these affect the tiny blood vessels in the retina of the eye, cognition and neuromuscular function.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Yoga is generally safe but can sometimes cause muscle strains or falls if not practiced carefully. The high-speed variant may increase these risks due to its intensity and cognitive demands.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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My cognitive function score is above 23.

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I am between 60 and 90 years old.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ baseline, 24 weeks

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~baseline, 24 weeks

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline, 24 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

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Primary outcome measures

Changes in Executive Function

Changes in Neuromuscular Power Testing

Changes in One repetition Maximum Strength

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Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: High-speed, Cognitive Challenge YogaExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants in this group will receive high-speed yoga training for 24 consecutive weeks for a total of 72 training sessions.

Group II: Traditional YogaActive Control1 Intervention

Participants will perform standard Hatha yoga with slow controlled speed movements for 24 consecutive weeks for a total of 72 training sessions.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of MiamiLead Sponsor

902 Previous Clinical Trials

410,026 Total Patients Enrolled

McKnight Brain Research FoundationUNKNOWN

2 Previous Clinical Trials

175 Total Patients Enrolled

Joseph F. Signorile, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Miami

2 Previous Clinical Trials

77 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Does the clinical trial offer participation to minors?

"This medical trial is limited to patients between 60 and 90 years old. Additionally, 4 studies are open for those younger than 18, while 29 trials accept those above 65."

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For whom is this clinical trial an appropriate option?

"This clinical trial seeks individuals aged between 60 and 90 who suffer from cognitive impairment. 50 participants are expected to be enrolled in total."

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Is enrollment still open for this clinical trial?

"Records on clinicaltrials.gov confirm that this trial is actively seeking out patients for participation. The initial posting was made on September 1st 2023, and the latest update occurred a few weeks ago in October 19th 2023."

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What is the aggregate number of participants in this investigation?

"Absolutely. Clinicaltrials.gov provides evidence that this clinical study, which was originated on September 1st 2023, is actively searching for participants. In total 50 patients will need to be enrolled at one site."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Yoga Training and Retinal Vasculature

Joseph Signorile 2023. "Yoga Training and Retinal Vasculature". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06099405.