Can yoga rewire the brain to ease lasting grief in older adults?
NCT ID NCT07738133
First seen Jul 31, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Summary
This study explores whether Iyengar yoga can reduce symptoms of prolonged grief disorder in adults aged 40 and older who have lost a loved one. Participants will take part in weekly yoga classes or a health education group, and researchers will measure changes in grief severity and brain activity. The goal is to understand how yoga might help the brain adapt after loss and potentially offer a new way to support those struggling with grief.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Iyengar Yoga
- What this could lead to
- If yoga proves effective, it could offer a non-drug way to ease prolonged grief in older adults and reveal brain targets for new therapies.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage trial, so results may not be conclusive. Yoga may not outperform the control group, and benefits could vary by individual.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53226, United States
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