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Official title Influence of Iyengar Yoga on the Bio-functional Age of Postmenopausal Women
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04705623
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The purpose of this Study is to find out if Iyengar-Yoga has a rejuvenating effect on women after menopause. The biofunctional status of the study participants will be assessed before and after a 12-week yoga program.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older, women only
You may be able to join if
- Informed consent
- Women after Menopause (defined as 12 months of spontaneous amenorrhea or 6 months of spontaneous amenorrhea with serum FSH levels \>40mlU/ml or 6...
- Age over 18 years
- At least 4 hot flushes per day (examined through the Menopause rating scale MRS-II)
- No regular yoga practice for two years
You likely can't join if
- Acute and/or serious disease in the past two years (e.g. Cancer, major surgery)
- Autoimmune or chronic inflammatory disease (e.g. rheumatism, thyroid dysfunction)
- Mental illness (e.g. Depression or anxiety disorder (HADS \>8))
- Acute or chronic back pain or herniated vertebral disc
- Compulsion to participate in the trial
- Attendance of less than 10 yoga lessons out of 12.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Informed consent
- Women after Menopause (defined as 12 months of spontaneous amenorrhea or 6 months of spontaneous amenorrhea with serum FSH levels \>40mlU/ml or 6 weeks postsurgical bilateral oophorectomy with or without hysterectomy)
- Age over 18 years
- At least 4 hot flushes per day (examined through the Menopause rating scale MRS-II)
- No regular yoga practice for two years
- German as native language
- Willing to participate in 12 yoga classes as well as two 45 self practice sessions per week
- Willing to assess biofunctional Status and give blood samples
- Acute and/or serious disease in the past two years (e.g. Cancer, major surgery)
- Autoimmune or chronic inflammatory disease (e.g. rheumatism, thyroid dysfunction)
- Mental illness (e.g. Depression or anxiety disorder (HADS \>8))
- Acute or chronic back pain or herniated vertebral disc
- Compulsion to participate in the trial
- Attendance of less than 10 yoga lessons out of 12.
- Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
- Smoking \> 20 Cigarettes per day or over 20 packyears
- Consumption of \>30g alcohol per day (\>1 liter of beer or \>0.3 dl of wine)
- Previous periodic participation in yoga classes within the last two years
- Inability or contraindications to undergo the investigated intervention
- Participants incapable of judgement or participants under tutelage Diabetes mellitus
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Bern, Switzerland
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling female, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Bern, Switzerland. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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