Yoga on Arrhythmia Burden and Quality of Life in Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation

This study is currently recruiting participants.

Verified by University of Kansas, November 2008

Sponsored by:	University of Kansas
Information provided by:	University of Kansas
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:	NCT00798356

Purpose

Studies in the past have shown that yoga could relieve stress which is the most common trigger for recurrent episodes of atrial fibrillation. Breathing exercises in yoga are found to influence the autonomic nervous system (particularly parasympathetic) and thus reduce palpitations. This study hypothesizes that patients with atrial fibrillation might benefit by practicing yoga. Yoga may also help to better control heart rate and rhythm when used in combination with usual medical management.

Condition	Intervention
Atrial Fibrillation	Other: Yoga training

Genetics Home Reference related topics: Brugada syndrome familial atrial fibrillation short QT syndrome

MedlinePlus related topics: Arrhythmia

U.S. FDA Resources

Study Type:	Interventional
Study Design:	Non-Randomized, Open Label, Active Control, Single Group Assignment, Efficacy Study
Official Title:	The Effect of Yoga on Arrhythmia Burden and Quality of Life in Patients With Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation

Further study details as provided by University of Kansas:

Primary Outcome Measures:

frequency and duration of atrial fibrillation episodes [ Time Frame: 12 weeks ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]

Estimated Enrollment:	50
Study Start Date:	September 2007
Estimated Study Completion Date:	August 2009
Estimated Primary Completion Date:	August 2009 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)

Arms	Assigned Interventions
1 Yoga training	Other: Yoga training Yoga training for 12 weeks

Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:	25 Years to 70 Years
Genders Eligible for Study:	Both
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:	No

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

Patients diagnosed with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation ages 25-70

Exclusion Criteria:

Advanced malignancy or severe co-morbid conditions such as severe heart failure and with life expectancy less than 1 year
Pregnant women
Unmedicated or uncontrolled high blood pressure
A past history of pneumothorax
Severe cervical spondylitis and cervical, thoracic or lumbar disc prolapse
Carotid stenosis
History of psychosis or substance abuse
History of epilepsy
Glaucoma
History of total hip replacement
Ablation within 3 months of the start date of study
Patients who have not seen a cardiovascular physician in the last year

Contacts and Locations

Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00798356

Contacts

Contact: Dhanunjaya Lakkireddy, MD

913-588-9611

dlakkireddy@mac.md

Locations

United States, Kansas
University of Kansas Medical Center	Recruiting
Kansas City, Kansas, United States, 66160
Principal Investigator: Dhanunjaya Lakkireddy, MD

Sponsors and Collaborators

University of Kansas

More Information

Responsible Party:	University of Kansas Medical Center ( Dhanunjaya Lakkireddy MD )
Study ID Numbers:	11067
Study First Received:	November 25, 2008
Last Updated:	November 25, 2008
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:	NCT00798356
Health Authority:	United States: Institutional Review Board

Keywords provided by University of Kansas:

atrial fibrillation, yoga

Study placed in the following topic categories:

Heart Diseases
Quality of Life
Atrial Fibrillation
Arrhythmias, Cardiac

Additional relevant MeSH terms:

Pathologic Processes
Cardiovascular Diseases

ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on January 16, 2009