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Pranayama for Stroke Recovery

Feasibility and Short-Term Physiological Effects of Pranayama-based Intervention in Ischemic Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study - PRAISE

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/04/107347
Enrollment
24
Registered
2026-04-01
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-04-27

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: I633- Cerebral infarction due to thrombosis of cerebral arteries

Interventions

Intervention1: Pranayama: Core components Breath awareness and regulation Slow, deep diaphragmatic breathing Alternate nostril breathing (Anulom Vilom) Optional OM chanting Cool down rest Frequency,

Sponsors

VISHNU V Y
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Adults aged 18 years or above Clinically and radiologically confirmed ischemic stroke Stroke onset within less than 90 days acute to early subacute stage Stable and considered fit for participation by the treating neurologist Able to follow simple verbal instructions, with the ability to sit or remain in a semireclined position for 10 to 15 minutes no severe dyspnea respiratory distress Willingness to provide written informed consent patient or legally acceptable representative

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Hemorrhagic stroke or transient ischemic attack without infarction Unstable cardiac or respiratory condition uncontrolled arrhythmia, acute coronary syndrome, need for ventilatory support Severe agitation, delirium, or cognitive impairment precluding participation in guided breathing Severe aphasia or neglect that prevents understanding of instructions, as judged by the treating neurologist Psychiatric illness or other comorbidities judged likely to interfere with participation

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Feasibility Screening to enrolment rate, recruitment rate Adherence sessions completed sessions planned (dose received) Retention to Day 5 endpoint Acceptability AIM IAM FIM scores Change in HRV parameters from Day 1 to Day 5Timepoint: on day 5

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Change in HR BP RR oxygen saturation from Day 1 to Day 5Timepoint: day 5;Change in NRS stress anxiety low mood sleep qualityTimepoint: Day 5

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDUSHYANT SONI

IIT DELHI

DUSHYANT.SONI@NRCVEE.IITD.AC.IN7424971947

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: May 1, 2026