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To study the effect of yoga on ALS patients.

Randomized control trial to study the effect of yoga on neurological function, Quality of life, Biomarker and Imaging of ALS patients.

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2020/12/029865
Enrollment
40
Registered
2020-12-16
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-10-17

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: G122- Motor neuron disease

Interventions

Intervention1: Yoga: Iyengar yoga for 12 months and no yoga for control group Intervention2: Yoga: Iyengar yoga for 12 months Control Intervention1: Non yoga or Control: Not doing yoga Control Interve

Sponsors

Department of Science and Technology
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: All consecutive ALS patients (diagnosed as per Awaji Shima Criteria 2008, definite, probable and possible) visiting the Neurology OPD or admitted in Neurology ward will be included in the study. Patient consenting for the study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients unable to perform the yoga and meditation exercises. Patients not consenting to the study. ALS with dementia (FTD-ALS) Previous history of any dementia or any strokes in the past.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Motor powerTimepoint: 6 months—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Any effect on Neurofilament light ChainTimepoint: 6 months;Any effect on Quality of LifeTimepoint: 6 months—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactPriyanka Gautam

Institute of Medical Sciences

abhishekpathakaiims@gmail.com8948512666

Outcome results

None listed

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