Yoga may tame hypertension and sharpen the mind, trial hints

NCT ID NCT07125313

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

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

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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hypertensive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HYPERTENSION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina
RECRUITING

Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, 88040-900, Brazil

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