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Physiological Effect of Meditation on Brain in Primary Hypertensive Patients

Effect of Virtual Visualization of Meditation on Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor and Biochemical markers in Primary Hypertensive Patients - BDNF

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2022/09/045421
Enrollment
100
Registered
2022-09-12
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-03-04

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: I10- Essential (primary) hypertension

Interventions

Intervention1: Virtual Visualization of Meditation: It is module developed from classical texts of Yoga Philosophy and Yoga Therapy. Frequency is 7 days a week for 48 minutes. Intervention2: Virtual V

Sponsors

Kapila Goswami Sharma
Lead Sponsor
Dr Manjula S D
Collaborator

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Systolic Blood Pressure less than 160 mm of Hg Diastolic Blood Pressure less than 100 mm of Hg

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Secondary Hypertensive Patients Mental Disorders Patients Pregnant Ladies Yoga Practitioners

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Improvement in level of Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF), modification of angiotensin II level, improvement in neurogenic activity of brain, understanding gene expression, decrease in cortisol level, cholesterol level and improvement in lipid profile and autonomic functions.Timepoint: Baseline measures then intervention for 3 months, post test for assessment after 3 months (12 weeks)

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Decrease in stress and anxiety, improvement in cognitive functions, emotional quotient, quality of life and sleep, level of happiness and well being.Timepoint: Baseline measures then assessment after 3 months (12 weeks)

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactKapila Goswami Sharma

MSc. PhD

manjula.sd@manipal.edu8197579529

Outcome results

None listed

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