The Effect of SKY Breath Meditation on Health and Well-being
Completed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Stress, Stress, Psychological, Stress, Physiological, Anxiety, Mental Well Being, Happiness, Resilience
In brief
The goal of this pilot SKY (Sudarshan Kriya Yoga) Breath Meditation study is to establish feasibility and acceptability of the intervention; and investigate preliminary effectiveness of the intervention at the DNA methylation, RNA and protein levels in blood samples collected from participants before and after the 8 week SKY intervention. Primary outcomes also include preliminary effectiveness at the physiological level using a wearable device used for continuous monitoring. Secondary outcome measures include behavioral inventories.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT05523414
- Run by
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
- People needed
- 45
- Starts
- 2023-04-01
- Expected to finish
- 2024-09-12
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-03-02
Who can join
Age: 21 and older, up to 99. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Healthy volunteers over 21 years of age who are willing to meet the standards of the study.
- Minimum 5th grade equivalent competency in English
- Agree to complete all follow up sessions per week of SKY Breath practice.
You may not qualify if…
- Diagnosis of any major medical condition including, but not limited to: dementia, severe hypertension, cancer, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, asthma or respiratory illnesses, history of seizure disorder, Crohn's disease, lupus, colitis, dermatitis, fibromyalgia, HIV, hepatitis B or C.
- Diagnosis of any psychiatric condition including, but not limited to: severe clinical depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia/schizoaffective disorder, suicidal ideation, ADHD
- Recent history of major psychotic episode within the last 12 months
- Recent history of consistent substance dependence or abuse either by history or self-report within the last 3 months
- Major surgery within last 12 weeks
- On hormone-replacement therapy
- Taking lithium or lithium-based medication
- Currently pregnant/breastfeeding or actively trying to become pregnant
- BMI greater than 35
- Exhibiting symptoms like prolonged cognitive fog or difficulty breathing.
- Smokes any tobacco products (including cigarettes, vapes, hookah)
- Heavy alcohol drinker (per CDC definition, 8 or more drinks per week for women, 15 or more drinks per week for men)
- Concurrently participating in another pilot study/clinical trial of a mind/body intervention
- Regularly practices (3+ times a week) a formal meditation or breath-based technique
Where it is running
- Study Site: Confidential — San Diego, California, United States
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