None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: 30-minute yoga module developed by DIPAS: Intervention for this group of participants will consist of a validated 30-minute yoga module developed by DIPAS, comprising of loosening exerc
Sponsors
AIIMS Rishikesh
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Following participants will be included: a) male and female healthcare workers of AIIMS Rishikesh b) age range 19-60 years
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Participants having any of the following condition will be excluded: a) pregnant women b) any surgery in past 3 months c) physical inability to perform yoga module d) cardiac conditions or abnormalities that could affect HRV measurements, such as arrhythmias, atrial fibrillation, heart failure, or structural heart disease e) participants in intervention group already doing medium paced walking f) participants already practicing yoga
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Primary outcome: To compare change in heart rate variability (HRV) among participants undergoing DIPAS yoga intervention versus medium paced walking for 4 weeks. HRV measurements will consist of the following components- a) Time domain analysis- RR interval, Root Mean Square of Successive Differences between normal heartbeats (RMSSD) and 30:15 ratio. b) Frequency domain analysis- Low Frequency Power (LF), High Frequency Power (HF) and LF/HF Ratio.Timepoint: To measure long term effects, HRV measurements will be done at baseline and after 4 weeks. To measure short term effects, HRV measurements will be done pre and post intervention on Day 1, Day 14 and Day 28. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcomes: To assess the efficacy of DIPAS yoga module as compared to medium paced walking intervention among healthcare workers for immediate change in- a) state anxiety b) selective attentionTimepoint: Short term effects on state anxiety & selective attention will be measured at the start of intervention, at 2 weeks & at 4 weeks. | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactAnita Verma
All India Institute of Medical Sciences Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
Outcome results
None listed