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NCT02488148 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

The Effect of Bikram Yoga on Arterial Stiffness and Endothelial Function in Middle-Aged Adults

A NA study, sponsored by University of Texas at Austin.

Completed
Registry status
NA
Development phase
81
Enrollment target

NCT02488148 is a NA study that has completed, run by University of Texas at Austin. The registered enrollment target is 81 participants.

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The verdict

NCT02488148, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by University of Texas at Austin.

COMPLETED
Registry status
NA
Development phase
81 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

Arterial stiffening and endothelial dysfunction are correlates of advancing age contributing to the decline in cardioprotection with age. Arterial stiffness and endothelial dysfunction are emerging risk factors for cardiovascular disease and predict future cardiac events. Vascular function has long been a target for lifestyle interventions with several studies showing improvements traditional exercise modes. However, the impact of yoga on vascular function remains elusive. This study will determine the effect of a 12-week Bikram yoga intervention on arterial stiffness and endothelial function in healthy, middle-aged adults. The overall aim of this study is to determine the efficacy of Bikram yoga in improving vascular endothelial function and arterial distensibility in middle-aged adults with risk factors for coronary artery disease and to determine whether the heated environment plays a role in mediating these alterations in vascular function. The investigators propose to conduct a 12-week Bikram yoga intervention study in sedentary individuals in order to test the following hypotheses: 1. Bikram yoga will elicit reductions in arterial stiffness and enhancements in endothelial function in sedentary, middle-aged adults. 2. The postulated effects of Bikram yoga will be greater when practiced in a heated environment.

Interventions

  • BEHAVIORAL Hot yoga
  • BEHAVIORAL Non-heated yoga

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 81 participants
Start Date 2013-09
Est. Completion 2016-12-30
Phase NA

Sponsor

University of Texas at Austin

257 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02488148

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02488148 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 81 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of Texas at Austin, which has 257 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Hot yoga is the first listed.

NCT02488148 reports 0 study locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT02488148 about?

NCT02488148 is a clinical study titled "The Effect of Bikram Yoga on Arterial Stiffness and Endothelial Function in Middle-Aged Adults". Arterial stiffening and endothelial dysfunction are correlates of advancing age contributing to the decline in cardioprotection with age. Arterial stiffness and endothelial dysfunction are emerging risk factors for cardiovascular disease and predict future cardiac events. Vascular function has long ...

What is the current status of trial NCT02488148?

This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 81 participants. The study started on 2013-09. Estimated completion is 2016-12-30.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02488148?

The interventions under investigation include: Hot yoga (BEHAVIORAL), Non-heated yoga (BEHAVIORAL).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02488148?

This trial is sponsored by University of Texas at Austin, which has 257 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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