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Behavioral Intervention

Yoga for Cognitive Impairment in Heart Failure

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Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by Auburn University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Confirmed heart failure diagnosis with mild cognitive impairment
Aged 55 years and older
Must not have
Unable to perform yoga due to physical limitations or severity of illness
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up change from 0-12 weeks, from baseline pre-intervention to 12 weeks post-intervention

Summary

This trial aims to investigate if practicing yoga can improve cognitive function in patients with heart failure and mild cognitive impairment. The study will involve a 12-week yoga intervention to assess the impact of yoga on cognitive

Who is the study for?
This trial is for patients with heart failure who also have mild cognitive impairment. It aims to explore if yoga can improve their cognitive function and overall quality of life.
What is being tested?
The study tests a 12-week yoga program against a control condition to see if yoga benefits cognitive health in those with heart failure and mild cognitive issues.
What are the potential side effects?
Yoga is generally safe but may include muscle soreness, strain, or falls. Participants should consult the instructor about any pre-existing conditions.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I have heart failure and mild memory or thinking problems.
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I am 55 years old or older.
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My heart condition limits my physical activity.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I cannot do yoga because of my physical condition or illness.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~change from 0-12 weeks, from baseline pre-intervention to 12 weeks post-intervention
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and change from 0-12 weeks, from baseline pre-intervention to 12 weeks post-intervention for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Brain functional connectivity
Brain structure
Cognitive function
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Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: Yoga interventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: Control conditionPlacebo Group1 Intervention
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Yoga intervention
2023
N/A
~380

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Auburn UniversityLead Sponsor
78 Previous Clinical Trials
14,561 Total Patients Enrolled
VCOM, Auburn campusUNKNOWN
~16 spots leftby Jun 2025