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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: Completed NA study, sponsored by University of Texas at Austin.
NCT02488148 is a NA study that has completed, run by University of Texas at Austin. The registered enrollment target is 81 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (94% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
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.
Primary Outcome
Endothelial function will be measured non-invasively via flow-mediated dilation at baseline and after 12 weeks. This technique involves ultrasound imaging of the upper arm to obtain an image of the brachial artery. Once baseline images are acquired, a cuff placed around the forearm will be inflated for 5 minutes. More images will be acquired after the cuff is deflated and the images will be analyzed to determine the percent change in arterial diameter from baseline.
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Hot yoga
- BEHAVIORAL Non-heated yoga
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 81 participants |
| Start Date | 2013-09 |
| Est. Completion | 2016-12-30 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT02488148 record still lists
NCT02488148 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 81 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (94% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Hot yoga is the first listed.
NCT02488148 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
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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Where NCT02488148's enrollment target sits among peer trials
81 992nd of 2000 higher than 1,007 of 2,000 other NA trials
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