A Closer Look at Yoga Nidra: Sleep Lab Analyses

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Conditions studied: Electroencephalography, Electrocardiography, Respiratory Rate, Surveys and Questionnaires

In brief

This study is being conducted in order to understand more about how the body responds to a mind/body practice called yoga nidra. Results from this study will be used to inform the design of future studies that investigate the effects of yoga nidra on sleep quality and insomnia. Yoga nidra is a simple guided meditation technique that involves lying still on a mattress while listening to a voice. Participants will follow simple instructions that involve becoming aware of their body and breath, as well as various memories, emotions, and images. This practice is not religious in nature. The investigators do not believe it will conflict with any religious beliefs. The goal of this practice is to help get rid of mental, physical and emotional tensions.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03685227

Run by

National University of Natural Medicine

People needed

22

Starts

2018-09-10

Expected to finish

2019-03-10

Last updated by the study team

2019-06-17

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 45. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Insomnia severity index (ISI) score 8-21 (subthreshold to moderately severe clinical insomnia)
• Can understand a recording in English

You may not qualify if…

• prescription sleeping medications
• regular mind/body practice within last 6 months
• diagnosed depression (or Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-2 into PHQ-9) score above 10)
• diagnosed sleep apnea (or STOP-BANG Sleep Apnea Questionnaire score of 3 or more)
• excessive alcohol use
• cannabis use
• smoking
• stimulant use
• shift work
• fibromyalgia

Where it is running

• National University of Natural Medicine, Helfgott Research Institute — Portland, Oregon, United States

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