Yoga in Older Cardiac Patients

Launched by GEUNYEONG CHA · Jan 23, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying the effects of yoga on older adults with heart conditions. Researchers want to find out if practicing yoga can improve physical health—like balance, muscle strength, and heart function—as well as mental health by reducing feelings of depression and anxiety. Participants in the trial will be older than 65 years and will attend yoga classes twice a week for three months. They will complete surveys and physical assessments at the beginning and after three months to see if there are any improvements compared to those who do not participate in yoga.

To be eligible for the study, participants must have had a heart-related issue within the past year, like a heart attack or heart surgery, and should have completed a cardiac rehabilitation program in the last year. They also need to be able to read and understand English and live in Kentucky. However, individuals with certain serious health conditions, those who already practice yoga, or those without home internet access are not eligible. This study aims to see if yoga can help support both physical and mental well-being in older adults with cardiovascular issues.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• 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