Zoom yoga may be a new tool to fight high blood pressure

NCT ID NCT06961981

Completed Disease control Sponsor: West Virginia University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 07, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a 12-week vinyasa (flow) yoga program done at home via Zoom can improve heart health in people with high blood pressure. Thirty adults with elevated blood pressure will be split into two groups: one does yoga three times a week, the other continues their usual routine. Researchers will measure changes in blood pressure and artery stiffness to see if the yoga program is both practical and effective.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Vinyasa Yoga (flow yoga) delivered remotely via Zoom
What this could lead to: If this program works, it could offer a convenient, at-home exercise option to help manage blood pressure and improve heart health without needing to go to a gym or studio.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The yoga program may not lower blood pressure enough to make a meaningful difference.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cardiovascular disorder hypertensive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES HYPERTENSION

Contacts and locations

Locations

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia, 26506, United States

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