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Yoga or memory drills: which helps aging brains more?

NCT ID NCT01983930

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether weekly Kundalini yoga classes with daily meditation could improve memory and thinking in 81 older adults with mild cognitive impairment. Participants were split into two groups: one did yoga and meditation, the other did memory training exercises. The goal was to see if the yoga approach could be a helpful alternative to standard memory training.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Kundalini yoga and meditation
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a non-drug way to help older adults with mild memory problems stay sharper longer.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study with only 81 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The benefits might be modest or not last long-term.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Cognitive Dysfunction Memory Disorders

As listed by the trial registrant

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

MILD COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • UCLA Semel Institute

    Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States

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