Effect of Yoga on arterial stiffness in elderly subjects with increased pulse pressure
Phase 3
Completed
- Conditions
- Health Condition 1: null- Elderly individuals with increased pulse pressure
- Registration Number
- CTRI/2011/10/002077
- Lead Sponsor
- BLDE University
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 60
Inclusion Criteria
1.Elderly subjects above 60 years with increased pulse pressure (more than 50mmhg).
2.The subject is expected to stay within driving distance of study for at least 5 months.
Exclusion Criteria
1. Subjects with systolic blood pressure more than 159mmHg and diastolic blood pressure more than 99mmHg.
2.Patients with diabetes, CVS disorders, renal disorders and pulmonary disorders.
3.Subjects having habit of smoking, chewing tobacco and alcoholic.
4.Inability to cooperate with deep breathing and valsalva maneuver.
5.Pulmonary difficulties associated with hyperventilation including acute upper respiratory infection.
6.Musculoskeletal or neurologic problems
7.Subject refusal.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method