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Bikram

Study on Bikram Yoga and Asthma

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18-30 years
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Phase N/A

This study investigates the effects of Bikram Yoga on asthma. The purpose of this study is to explore how practicing Bikram Yoga, conducted in a room heated to 39 degrees Celsius with 60% humidity, may impact lung function and bronchial hyperreactivity.

The study focuses on evaluating the overall impact of Bikram Yoga on respiratory health. It examines changes in lung function and the body's response to specific physical challenges, providing insights into the potential benefits of this form of yoga.

  • Who can participate: Participants must be aged 18-30 years and have controlled asthma. Those with heart disease, hypertension, kidney disease, chronic lung disease, or oxygen dependence are not eligible.
  • Study details: Participants will engage in Bikram Yoga sessions to assess its effects on asthma. The study evaluates lung function and bronchial response.
Study details
    Asthmatics

NCT00410098

Hadassah Medical Organization

19 August 2026

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