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Pranayama to improve quality of life and reduce depression among elderly.

Effectiveness of pranayama on quality of life and depression among elderly residing in Selected old age homes.

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2021/12/038400
Enrollment
120
Registered
2021-12-03
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-10-17

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Pranayama: Pranayama will practice in experimental group for 33 minutes before breakfast. pre and post test will be done in both experimental and control group by using geriatric depres

Sponsors

Don Guanella Aged Home
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Reside in selected old age homes Can speak and read English or Kannada Are willing to participate in the study Old age people with Depression

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Those who are very sick and unable to participate in the study Old age people with sensory deficits like blindness, hearing loss etc.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Depression and Quality of LifeTimepoint: 30, 60, 90 days—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Change in the level of skills in performing in PranayamaTimepoint: 45, 90 days—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr RAJA

Unity College of Nursing

rajakmch@gmail.com9880747310

Outcome results

None listed

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