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NCT Number: NCT00768235

Yoga Program in Respiratory Function

This study tested the hypothesis that yoga practice can improve respiratory function in the elderly.

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Key information

Conditions

Elderly

Age range

51 year–76 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 1 / Phase 2

Primary location

Catholic university of brasilia

Brasília, Federal District, 71966-700, Brazil

About this study

Maximal inspiratory and expiratory pressure (IPmax and EPmax) were assessed by a manovacuometer and tidal volume (VT), vital capacity (VC) and minute ventilation (VE) were assessed by a ventilometer. The yoga program comprised 70 min sessions, 3 times/week during 12 weeks.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Sedentary women

Exclusion criteria

  • Physical impairment

Treatment and study plan

yoga practice

Other

The yoga program comprised 70 min sessions, 3 times/week during 12 weeks

Primary outcomes

  1. Maximal inspiratory and expiratory pressure (IPmax and EPmax) were assessed by a manovacuometer and tidal volume (VT), vital capacity (VC) and minute ventilation (VE) were assessed by a ventilometer

    Time frame: pre-intervention and post-intervention

Secondary outcomes

  1. Maximal inspiratory and expiratory pressure (IPmax and EPmax) were assessed by a manovacuometer and tidal volume (VT), vital capacity (VC) and minute ventilation (VE) were assessed by a ventilometer

    Time frame: pre-intervention and post-intervention

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Catholic University of Brasília

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Influence of Yoga Program in Respiratory Function of Older Women

Important dates

Study start
2007
Primary completion
2007
Study completion
2007
First posted
Oct 8, 2008
Registry last updated
Oct 8, 2008

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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