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Effect of yoga on cerebral blood flow

The effect of yogic relaxation technique (pranava yoga) on cerebrovascular reactivity as measured by transcranial doppler in patients with ischemic stroke

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2014/01/004351
Enrollment
60
Registered
2014-01-27
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: null- Recent ischemic stroke

Interventions

Intervention1: Pranava yoga: Slow deep respiration with conscious use of complete yogic breathing followed by an audible vibratory resonance of a prolonged AUM chant will be taught to the allocated pa

Sponsors

JIPMER
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Recent ischemic stroke atleast one month post stroke,no to minimal disability,

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Age: 80 years Sex: no exclusion severe disability cognitive challege severe comorbid illness

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
difference in breath holding indicesTimepoint: Breath holding indices will be measured. Patient will be asked to perform yoga/sham relaxation on table for 10minutes after which breath holding indices will be measured again—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
cerebral blood flow velocitiesTimepoint: Blood flow velocities will be measured. Yoga/sham relaxation will be performed by participants on the table for 10 minutes after which repeat measurements will be taken—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactRajeswari Aghoram

JIPMER

sknarayan@gmail.com04132297284

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026