One yoga session may boost heart health overnight

NCT ID NCT07638267

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Caitlin Cheruka Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether a single evening yoga session can improve sleep and heart health in adults aged 18–40, both those with insomnia and healthy sleepers. Participants will try a moderate-intensity vinyasa yoga session, a gentle yoga session, and a quiet rest period on separate evenings. Their sleep and heart rate variability are measured overnight to see which approach works best.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: yoga (vinyasa and gentle styles)
What this could lead to: If yoga improves sleep and heart health markers, it could offer a simple, drug-free way to support cardiovascular wellness and manage insomnia.
What could go wrong: This is a small, single-session study, so results may not apply to long-term practice or to broader populations. Individual responses to yoga can vary widely.

This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for HEALTH ADULT SUBJECTS are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

insomnia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HEALTH ADULT SUBJECTS HEART HEALTH MARKERS INSOMNIA INSOMNIA DISORDER

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Central Florida
RECRUITING

Orlando, Florida, 32816, United States

More trials for these conditions

Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.