Can yoga reduce the risk of falls and improve mindful eating and quality of life in adults aged 60 years and over?

Not Applicable

Suspended

• Conditions: Healthy aging; Not Applicable

• Registration Number: ISRCTN51787455
• Lead Sponsor: Sunnybrook Academic Family Health Team

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2019-12-19
• Last Update Posted: 22 February 2021
• Study Completion: 2022-10-15

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Suspended
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 12

Inclusion Criteria

1. Participants in the Sunnybrook Academic Family Health Team interprofessional therapeutic yoga program
2. Aged 60 years or older

Exclusion Criteria

1. Has participated in a previous yoga program at the Sunnybrook Academic Family Health Team
2. Has participated in a falls prevention program in the past 12 months

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<br> 1. Static and dynamic balance assessed using the Fullerton Advanced Balance Scale at pre- and post-intervention<br> 2. Lower limb function and strength assessed using the five-repetition sit-to-stand test (5STS) at pre- and post-intervention<br> 3. Participant's confidence to perform everyday activities without falling assessed using the Falls Efficacy Scale (FES) at pre- and post-intervention<br> 4. Quality of life as measured by the 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey at pre- and post-intervention<br> 5. Mindful eating as measured by the Mindful Eating Behaviour Scale at pre- and post-intervention<br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<br> 1. Additional benefits of intervention assessed using qualitative feedback from a participant focus group after the end of the intervention<br> 2. Suggested improvements to intervention assessed using qualitative feedback from a participant focus group after the end of the intervention<br> 3. Potential barriers to attendance assessed using qualitative feedback from a participant focus group after the end of the intervention<br> 4. Confidence in healthcare system navigation assessed using qualitative feedback from a participant focus group after the end of the intervention<br> 5. Changes in lifestyle as a result of the program assessed using qualitative feedback from a participant focus group after the end of the intervention<br> 6. Whether a regular home practice of yoga has been established assessed using qualitative feedback from a participant focus group after the end of the intervention<br>