High-Speed Yoga and Executive Function

  • STATUS
    Recruiting
  • participants needed
    90
  • sponsor
    University of Miami
Updated on 19 February 2024
cancer
cardiovascular disease
stroke
parkinson's disease
cognitive assessment
neuromuscular diseases
hoehn and yahr scale

Summary

The purpose of this research study is to establish if a novel high-speed yoga program which incorporates visual cues can make a positive change in the participant's ability to make decisions and move as measured by several cognitive, balance and functional tests. It has been shown that yoga can improve balance and movement in those diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

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The purpose of this research study is to establish if a novel high-speed yoga program which incorporates visual cues can make a positive change in the participant's ability to make decisions and move as measured by several cognitive, balance and functional tests. It has been shown that yoga can improve balance and movement in those diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Subjects will be randomly assigned to either the high-speed yoga group or an inactive control group. All subjects will be tested before and after the 16 week training period using tests of balance, cognition and functional movement. The high-speed yoga group will receive yoga sequences lead by a certified yoga instructor during each of the 32 visits to the yoga studio. Each session will last one hour and be conducted two times per week. The program will consist of several different balance poses and movements where participants are encouraged to move quickly. Participants will also be asked to move in different directions based on colored lines placed on the yoga mat. To ensure a safe environment, several assistants will be present to help participants move into each pose. In addition, several assistive devices such as chairs and yoga blocks will be available if participants chose to use them.

Details
Condition Exercise Therapy, Quality of life, Parkinson's Disease, Parkinson's Disease, Executive Dysfunction
Age 50years - 85years
Treatment High-speed yoga multi-directional yoga
Clinical Study IdentifierNCT04215900
SponsorUniversity of Miami
Last Modified on19 February 2024

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Inclusion Criteria

Men and women between 50 and 85 years of age (inclusive)
Diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease (Hoehn and Yahr scale I-III)
Ability to ambulate with or without an assistive device for at least 50 ft
Ability to get up and down from the floor with minimal assistance
Ability to provide informed consent
No medical contraindication to participation in an exercise program including unstable or active untreated major medical illness (i.e., cardiovascular disease, neurological or neuromuscular diseases, stroke, cancer, etc.)
A score of 23 or above on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment
Not currently participating in yoga more than one time per week
Can understand and communicate in English
Willing and bale to provide consent

Exclusion Criteria

Existing musculoskeletal injury
Severe freezing of gait
Enrolled in another yoga or research program
Unstable or active major medical illness
Answer "Yes" to any questions on the PAR-Q or Elder PAR-Q
Pregnancy
Clear my responses

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