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Yoga Program in Respiratory Function

Phase 1
Completed
Conditions
Elderly
Registration Number
NCT00768235
Lead Sponsor
Catholic University of Brasília
Brief Summary

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

Detailed Description

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.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
36
Inclusion Criteria
  • Sedentary women
Exclusion Criteria
  • Physical impairment

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
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 ventilometerpre-intervention and post-intervention
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
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 ventilometerpre-intervention and post-intervention

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Catholic university of brasilia

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Brasilia, Distrito Federal, Brazil

Catholic university of brasilia
🇧🇷Brasilia, Distrito Federal, Brazil

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