Yoga for the mind: new study tests fascial yoga for menopause brain fog and stress

NCT ID NCT07401810

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study will test whether a 12-week online fascial yoga program can lower stress and improve cognitive control and flexibility in menopausal women. One hundred women aged 45-65 will be randomly assigned to either the yoga program or usual care. The yoga includes gentle myofascial release, breathing exercises, and body awareness, all done in group sessions online.

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Active substance
fascial yoga program
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease stress and sharpen thinking during menopause.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with no blinding, so results may be influenced by expectations. The intervention is online and self-reported, which limits reliability.

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Conditions

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Stress, Psychological

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