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Chair yoga may ease scleroderma symptoms, small study hints

NCT ID NCT04491396

Symptom relief Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This pilot study tested whether gentle yoga and breathing exercises are feasible for people with scleroderma, a condition that can limit movement. Thirty participants learned chair-based yoga and breathing techniques, then practiced twice daily at home for 10 weeks. Researchers measured quality of life, stress, depression, and saliva biomarkers to see if the program was practical and helpful.

What this could mean

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Active substance
gentle yoga and yogic breathing (chair yoga and pranayama)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a safe, at-home practice to help manage symptoms like pain, stress, and fatigue in people with scleroderma.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It tests feasibility, not effectiveness, and relies on self-reported diaries.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

30 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2020

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Men and women fulfilling the 2013 ACR/EULAR Classification for Systemic Sclerosis * Self-identified race/ethnicity as AA or NHW * Undergoing treatment from any healthcare provider * 18 years of age or older * Ability to perform the study exercises involving gentle movements sitting on a chair and regulated breathing * Access to a working telephone * Access to watch a video from a DVD or from a website or Youtube Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with psychiatric or cognitive disorder that precludes provision of written informed consent * Physical limitations making Yoga techniques detrimental * Enrolled in any other Yoga related clinical trials * Currently engaged in regular Yoga activity (once per week or more).

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diffuse scleroderma scleroderma systemic sclerosis

As listed by the trial registrant

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Scleroderma

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Medical University of South Carolina

    Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States

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