Yoga may tame hypertension and sharpen the mind, trial hints
NCT ID NCT07125313
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This trial investigates whether 16 weeks of yoga—including breathing, postures, relaxation, and meditation—can improve blood pressure, heart health, mental well-being, and thinking skills in adults aged 40 and older with high blood pressure. Participants are randomly assigned to either a yoga group or a usual-care group. Researchers will measure changes in blood pressure, quality of life, and biomarkers like BDNF and serotonin at 8 and 16 weeks.
What this could mean
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Active substance
yoga training (breathing, postures, relaxation, meditation)
What this could lead to
If effective, yoga could become a low-cost, drug-free way to help manage blood pressure and boost mental and cognitive health in people with hypertension.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with 70 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and benefits may be modest or not last long-term.
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Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina
RECRUITINGFlorianópolis, Santa Catarina, 88040-900, Brazil
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