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Breath Regulation and Yogic Exercise An Online Therapy for Calm and Happiness During the COVID-19 Pandemic

NCT04368676 · Status: TERMINATED · Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 15

Last updated 2022-04-18

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Summary

This study will examine the feasibility of conducting an online Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) in frontline hospital and long term care healthcare staff in managing COVID-19 patients in London, ON. The study will randomize participants to Sudarshan Kriya Yoga (SKY) or a Health Enhancement Program (HEP).

Conditions

  • Job Stress
  • Workplace Stress
  • Compassion Fatigue
  • Psychological Trauma
  • Healthcare Workers
  • Healthcare Providers

Interventions

OTHER

Sudarshan Kriya Yoga (SKY)

The SKY program is a standardized, easy to learn sequential breathing yoga consisting of regulated breathing techniques followed by a timed rhythmic breathing practice. Participants will learn various exercises including rhythmic breathing, gentle yoga, and guided meditation.

OTHER

Health Enhancement Program

HEP is a structured group program designed to help participants with information and instruction how to lead a healthier life. Participants will be provided psychoeducation and support regarding healthy active living using techniques like music therapy, diet control, exercise, and monitoring these via journaling.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Art of Living Foundation

    collaborator UNKNOWN

  • London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

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

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2020-06-25
Primary Completion
2022-04-09
Completion
2022-04-09

Countries

  • Canada

Study Locations

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