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Behavioral Intervention

Yoga for Cardiovascular Disease (SLYM II Trial)

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Led By Annapoorna Kini, MD
Research Sponsored by Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Subjects eligible for the study are 18-80 year old adults
Subjects diagnosed with metabolic syndrome, which is defined as three or more of the following conditions: (1) Central or abdominal obesity (waist circumference > 40 inches for men and > 35 inches for women); (2) High triglycerides (≥150 mg/dL or triglycerides treatment); (3) Low HDL cholesterol (<40 mg/dL for men and <50 mg/dL for women) or low HDL-C treatment; (4) High blood pressure (≥130/85 mmHg) or antihypertensive medications; (5) High fasting glucose (≥100 mg/dL) or type 2 diabetes mellitus
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up end of study, at 22 months
Awards & highlights

SLYM II Trial Summary

This trial will test whether a 16-week yoga program can improve micro RNA expression and reduce cardiovascular disease risk factors.

Who is the study for?
Adults aged 18-80 with metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease who have undergone certain heart procedures or have risk factors like high blood pressure can join. They must be able to do yoga and follow the study plan. People with severe heart failure, arrhythmias, implants, autoimmune diseases, recent transplants or pregnancy, severe lung disease, liver issues or heavy alcohol use cannot participate.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The trial is testing if a 16-week chair yoga program can change micro RNA expression linked to heart disease and improve related health markers in patients with cardiovascular conditions.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Chair yoga is generally safe but may include muscle soreness or strain. Since it's gentle exercise designed for those with limited mobility, serious side effects are not common.

SLYM II Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am between 18 and 80 years old.
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I have been diagnosed with metabolic syndrome, having at least three of the specified conditions.

SLYM II Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~end of study, at 22 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and end of study, at 22 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
micro RNA expression
Secondary outcome measures
Blood pressure
Body weight
Waist circumference

SLYM II Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Active Control
Group I: YogaActive Control1 Intervention
Patients randomized to Yoga arm will practice chair yoga for 30 minutes at least three days a week for 16 weeks
Group II: Standard of CareActive Control1 Intervention
Control group patients will follow standard of care (SOC) treatment.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiLead Sponsor
861 Previous Clinical Trials
525,156 Total Patients Enrolled
23 Trials studying Coronary Artery Disease
28,900 Patients Enrolled for Coronary Artery Disease
Annapoorna Kini, MDPrincipal InvestigatorMOUNT SINAI HOSPITAL
6 Previous Clinical Trials
5,235 Total Patients Enrolled
5 Trials studying Coronary Artery Disease
540 Patients Enrolled for Coronary Artery Disease

Media Library

Chair Yoga (Behavioral Intervention) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05250310 — N/A
Coronary Artery Disease Research Study Groups: Yoga, Standard of Care
Coronary Artery Disease Clinical Trial 2023: Chair Yoga Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05250310 — N/A
Chair Yoga (Behavioral Intervention) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05250310 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Is the target population of this experiment limited to those aged 50 and up?

"In order to participate in this clinical trial, patients must meet the age criteria of 18-80. There are 47 studies for minors and 902 specifically designed for seniors over 65."

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What criteria would make an individual the most suitable candidate for this trial?

"This clinical trial seeks 120 adults between the ages of 18 and 80 who have coronary artery disease to join. Eligible participants must also meet a range of criteria, such as having undergone PCI at Mount Sinai Hospital (New york), or suffering from one CVD risk factor along with metabolic abnormalities like elevated fasting plasma glucose levels. Furthermore, those diagnosed with metabolic syndrome are welcome to apply so long as they abide by conditions regarding waist circumference measurements, triglyceride/HDL cholesterol concentrations, blood pressure readings and more. In addition all candidates need to be able to consent willingly and comply with study requirements for participation."

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What is the cap on participants for this experiment?

"Affirmative. Per the information on clinicaltrials.gov, this medical experiment is currently open to participants and was initially advertised on January 24th 2022. The most recent update occurred May 4th 2022 and they are searching for 120 individuals from a single location."

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Are there any enrollment opportunities for this clinical investigation?

"Affirmative. According to clinicaltrials.gov, this medical investigation is open for recruitment and began on January 24th 2022 with its latest update coming in May 4th 2022. 120 individuals are required from a single location."

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~25 spots leftby Dec 2024