Yoga on Arrhythmia Burden and Quality of Life in Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
The Effect of Yoga on Arrhythmia Burden and Quality of Life in Patients With Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
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Brief Summary
Studies in the past have shown that yoga could relieve stress which is the most common trigger for recurrent episodes of atrial fibrillation. Breathing exercises in yoga are found to influence the autonomic nervous system (particularly parasympathetic) and thus reduce palpitations. This study hypothesizes that patients with atrial fibrillation might benefit by practicing yoga. Yoga may also help to better control heart rate and rhythm when used in combination with usual medical management.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable atrial-fibrillation
Started Nov 2008
Typical duration for not_applicable atrial-fibrillation
1 active site
Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.
Trial Relationships
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
November 1, 2008
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
November 25, 2008
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
November 26, 2008
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
January 1, 2012
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
January 1, 2012
CompletedJune 14, 2012
June 1, 2012
3.2 years
November 25, 2008
June 13, 2012
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
frequency and duration of atrial fibrillation episodes
12 weeks
Study Arms (1)
1
OTHERYoga training
Interventions
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Patients diagnosed with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation ages 25-80
You may not qualify if:
- Advanced malignancy or severe co-morbid conditions such as severe heart failure and with life expectancy less than 1 year
- Pregnant women
- Unmedicated or uncontrolled high blood pressure
- A past history of pneumothorax
- Severe cervical spondylitis and cervical, thoracic or lumbar disc prolapse
- Carotid stenosis
- History of psychosis or substance abuse
- History of epilepsy
- Glaucoma
- History of total hip replacement
- Ablation within 3 months of the start date of study
- Patients who have not seen a cardiovascular physician in the last year
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, Kansas, 66160, United States
Related Publications (1)
Lakkireddy D, Atkins D, Pillarisetti J, Ryschon K, Bommana S, Drisko J, Vanga S, Dawn B. Effect of yoga on arrhythmia burden, anxiety, depression, and quality of life in paroxysmal atrial fibrillation: the YOGA My Heart Study. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2013 Mar 19;61(11):1177-82. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2012.11.060. Epub 2013 Jan 30.
PMID: 23375926DERIVED
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- NON RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- NONE
- Intervention Model
- SINGLE GROUP
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Associate Professor of Medicine
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
November 25, 2008
First Posted
November 26, 2008
Study Start
November 1, 2008
Primary Completion
January 1, 2012
Study Completion
January 1, 2012
Last Updated
June 14, 2012
Record last verified: 2012-06