The Effects of Hot Yoga on Vascular Function

NCT03993184 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 30

Last updated 2022-10-27

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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.

Conditions

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Hot Yoga

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.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Texas State University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Monica Gonzales · Texas State University IRB

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2018-04-17
Primary Completion
2021-12-01
Completion
2021-12-01

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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