Yoga may ease depression and improve heart rhythm in seniors

NCT ID NCT07340840

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Mersin University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a 10-week recreational yoga program could improve emotional well-being and heart health in nursing home residents aged 65 and older. Thirty-six participants were randomly assigned to either yoga sessions or no intervention. Researchers measured depression levels, leisure satisfaction, and heart rate variability before and after the program. The goal was to see if yoga is a safe, low-cost way to support both mental and physical health in older adults.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: recreational therapy-based yoga
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to improve mood and heart health in older adults living in nursing homes.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 36 participants. Results may not apply to all older adults, and the yoga program requires regular attendance to see benefits.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Depression

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DEPRESSION IN OLDER ADULTS HEART RATE VARIABILITY (HRV)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Mersin University

Mersin, 33343, Turkey (Türkiye)

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