Effect of yoga and brisk walking to prevent cardiovascular disease in post menopausal women

Completed

Brief Summary: To our knowledge, the present study is the first prospective randomized interventional

study that investigates the combined effects of two different types of LSM modalities in

the form of moderate exercise i.e. walking with yoga alongwith dietary modifications.

Brisk walk with yoga group shows remarkable improvement in anthropometric,

hemodynamic parameters as compared to walking group in early postmenopausal women.

Yoga and brisk walking improves the levels of serum glucose and lipid profile.

The feedback of most of the women enrolled in walking with yoga group reported a

feeling of wellbeing, more relaxed and satisfied, and a sense of more relief from anxiety.

A highly significant decrease in AIP was observed in walking with yoga group as

compared to walking group after intervention and can prove to be a beneficial non

pharmacological intervention, in preventing development of atherosclerosis, which leads

to CVD.

The findings of the study demonstrate that intervention of brisk walking with yoga for 12

weeks is more effective as compared to walking for 12 weeks in improving the

atherogenic index of plasma (AIP) in early postmenopausal women.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria

1)Diagnosis of menopause by a gynecologist according to STRAW study criteria and post menopausal period for up to 5 years.
2)Age group of 40â€“60 years.
3)Be willing and be able to practice yoga and walk.

Exclusion Criteria

1)Women who are already practicing Yoga or any known regular exercise regime.
2)Women with surgical menopause.
3)Receiving Hormonal therapy.
4)Significant cardiovascular and other co morbid disease.
5)Active psychological disorder or other medical disorders.
6)Malignancies in the last 5 years.
7)Having major surgery scheduled within 3 month of baseline visit.
8)Orthopedic limitations.
9)Beta blockers and lipid lowering drugs.10)Large weight loss- 20 or more kg in the past year.
11)Alcoholism, Smoking.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
To assess effect of Physical activity on atherogenic index of plasma (AIP) in early post menopausal women.	12 weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
To compare the effect of various forms that is only walking and walking with Yoga on lipid profile and on atherogenic index of plasma (AIP).	12 weeks

Locations (1): RUHS College of Medical Sciences, Jaipur
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Jaipur, RAJASTHAN, India
RUHS College of Medical Sciences, Jaipur
🇮🇳Jaipur, RAJASTHAN, India
Nidhi khandelwal
Principal investigator
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Dr.nidhikhandelwal@gmail.com