Effect of an office worksite-based yoga program on heart rate variability: A randomised controlled trial

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Stress; Cardiovascular - Normal development and function of the cardiovascular system

• Registration Number: ACTRN12611000536965
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Western Sydney

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2011-05-24
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 46

Inclusion Criteria

Healthy adults (>18 yr) employed in full-time academic or general staff office positions at the University of Western Sydney Campbelltown campus; not currently engaged in regular yoga practice; no known chronic diseases; available to attend three yoga sessions per week during lunch break, ability to communicate in English; no acute or chronic medical conditions which would make yoga potentially hazardous or primary outcomes impossible to assess as outlined by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM); willingness and cognitive ability to provide written informed consent. Individuals deemed moderate-risk will require the approval of their physician prior to participation.

Exclusion Criteria

High-risk individuals will be excluded.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified