The Effects of Hot Yoga on Vascular Function
The Effects of Bikram (Hot) Yoga on Vascular Health in Hypertensive Adults
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interventional
30
1 country
1
Brief Summary
This study will examine the effects of a 12 week hot yoga intervention on vascular health in adults between the ages of 20 and 65. The investigators are seeking individuals with slightly elevated blood pressure and stage I hypertension who are not currently taking blood pressure medications or exercising regularly. Participants will receive 12 weeks of free yoga for their participation.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at below P25 for not_applicable hypertension
Started Apr 2018
Longer than P75 for not_applicable hypertension
1 active site
Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
March 6, 2018
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
April 17, 2018
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
June 20, 2019
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
December 1, 2021
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
December 1, 2021
CompletedOctober 27, 2022
March 1, 2021
3.6 years
March 6, 2018
October 25, 2022
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Averages in ambulatory blood pressure and vascular function
Blood pressure monitoring using an arm cuff for one full day before and after the intervention
24 hours
Secondary Outcomes (3)
Perceived stress
5 minutes
Brachial artery endothelial function
15 minutes
Arterial Stiffness
10 minutes
Study Arms (3)
90-minute Hot Yoga Classes
EXPERIMENTALThis group will complete 3, 90-minute hot yoga classes weekly for 12 weeks.
60-minute Hot Yoga Classes
EXPERIMENTALThis group will complete 3, 60-minute hot yoga classes weekly for 12 weeks.
Control
NO INTERVENTIONThis group will maintain their current physical activity for 12 weeks.
Interventions
Bikram or hot yoga is a standardized series of 26 postures with two breathing exercises. Classes will be performed at local yoga studios in Austin, Texas and participants will be required to sign in for each session. All participants will receive 12 weeks of free classes for their participation.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Elevated blood pressure or stage I hypertension;
- sedentary (not currently exercising regularly);
- not currently taking blood pressure medications.
You may not qualify if:
- Pregnancy;
- renal disease;
- prior heart attack;
- known coronary artery disease;
- history of stroke,
- heart failure, cardiac arrhythmias or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD);
- recent chest pain;
- heat intolerance;
- body mass index of 40 or more.
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Texas State University
San Marcos, Texas, 78666, United States
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- STUDY CHAIR
Monica Gonzales
Texas State University IRB
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- NONE
- Purpose
- TREATMENT
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
March 6, 2018
First Posted
June 20, 2019
Study Start
April 17, 2018
Primary Completion
December 1, 2021
Study Completion
December 1, 2021
Last Updated
October 27, 2022
Record last verified: 2021-03
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will not share