Yogic breathing may steady heart in spinal injury patients
NCT ID NCT05480618
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether slow, yogic-style breathing can affect heart rate and blood pressure in people with spinal cord injuries. Seventeen wheelchair users completed breathing exercises while their heart and blood pressure were measured. The goal was to learn more about how breathing techniques might influence the body's automatic systems after injury.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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17 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2022
- Finished
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Jan 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 60 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age: 18-60 years old 2. Wheelchair user 3. Medically stable \& able to follow directions 4. Body mass index (18.5 - 35 kg/m2) Exclusion Criteria: 1. BP \>140/90 mmHg 2. Current use of cardioactive medications (except medication to support blood pressure) 3. Current tobacco use 4. Significant arrhythmia 5. Coronary artery disease 6. Diabetes 7. Renal Disease 8. Cancer 9. Epilepsy or other neurological diseases
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02138, United States
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