Health Condition 1: F172- Nicotine dependence
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Pranayamas of yoga: Validated Pranayama Intervention on reducing craving of cigarette smoking.
Duration of practice is 8 weeks
Control Intervention1: Aerobics exercises: Steeching and
Sponsors
Chandra Shekar MV
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1)Volunteers above 18-55 years of age 2)No prior exposure to yoga 3)Those with FTND Score between 3 to 7 CPD (Low to High use) 4)At least 1 attempt to quit smoking in past 1 year
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1)Those who underwent any recent surgery in past 6 months. 2)Those with Very low Nicotine dependency (FTND below 3) 3)Those with High Nicotine dependency (FTND above 7) 4)Currently enrolled in a Quit-Smoking program 5)Using medications to Quit Smoking 6)Two or more session of Yoga breath technique in last one month. 7)Medical condition that might make participation of Yoga difficult or potentially hazardous (e.g., heart failure, ischemia, and hypertension). 8)Subjects with neurodegenerative disorders and neurological disorders like stroke, 9)Major depressive disorders – psychiatric illness, anxiety disorder, cognitive impairment, severe hearing and visual impairments 10)Pregnant women
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To reduce number of cigarette smoked per dayTimepoint: At baseline | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To reduce craving for cigarette smokingTimepoint: outcome will be assessed at baseline, 4 weeks and 8 weeks | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Hemant Bhargav
Swami Vivekananda Yoga University SVYASA
Outcome results
None listed