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NCT00768235CompletedPhase 1

Influence of Yoga Program in Respiratory Function of Older Women

Catholic University of Brasília2 sites in 1 country36 target enrollmentStarted: March 1, 2007Last updated:
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Conditions

Trial Snapshot

Phase
Phase 1
Status
Completed
Sponsor
Enrollment
36
Locations
2
Primary Endpoint
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
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Study Overview

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.

Study Design

Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
Non Randomized
Intervention Model
Parallel
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Masking
None

Eligibility Criteria

Ages
51 Years to 76 Years (Adult, Older Adult)
Sex
Female
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Inclusion Criteria

  • •Sedentary women

Exclusion Criteria

  • •Physical impairment

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

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

  • 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(pre-intervention and post-intervention)

Investigators

Sponsor
Catholic University of Brasília
Sponsor Class
Other

Study Sites (2)

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