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

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Conditions studied: Atrial Fibrillation

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00798356

Run by

Dhanunjaya Lakkireddy, MD, FACC

People needed

84

Starts

2008-11-01

Expected to finish

2012-01-01

Last updated by the study team

2012-06-14

Who can join

Age: 25 and older, up to 80. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Patients diagnosed with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation ages 25-80

You may not qualify if…

• 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

Where it is running

• University of Kansas Medical Center — Kansas City, Kansas, United States

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