One yoga session may boost heart health overnight
NCT ID NCT07638267
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether a single evening yoga session can improve sleep and heart health in adults aged 18–40, both those with insomnia and healthy sleepers. Participants will try a moderate-intensity vinyasa yoga session, a gentle yoga session, and a quiet rest period on separate evenings. Their sleep and heart rate variability are measured overnight to see which approach works best.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- yoga (vinyasa and gentle styles)
- What this could lead to
- If yoga improves sleep and heart health markers, it could offer a simple, drug-free way to support cardiovascular wellness and manage insomnia.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-session study, so results may not apply to long-term practice or to broader populations. Individual responses to yoga can vary widely.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 42 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jun 2026
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 40 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults 18-40 years * Insufficiently inactive define by the L-CAT (responses below public health physical activity guidelines) * Physical activity is not contraindicated (i.e., no affirmative responses on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire for Everyone (PAR-Q+) * Adults with diagnosed insomnia disorder and score ≥ 10 on the Insomnia Severity Index * Good sleeps a score \< 10 (no history of sleep disorder) * Basic understanding of yoga poses * Access to a smart device (such as a smartphone or tablet) Exclusion Criteria: * Regular yoga practice (\> 60 minutes per week) * Any diagnosed medical condition requiring medical clearance determined 'Yes' response on questions pertaining to a present medical condition(s) via PAR-Q+. This includes, but is not limited to, uncontrolled cardiovascular, metabolic, respiratory, musculoskeletal, neurological, or mental health conditions; recent stroke or concussion; active cancer treatment; and any combination of medical conditions that pose a health risk without physician supervision. All "yes" responses on the PAR-Q+ will be evaluated, and individuals requiring clearance will not be eligible to participate. * Physical limitations and/or mobility restrictions (such as bone, joint, or soft tissue such as muscle, ligament, or tendon that could be made worse by becoming more physically active) via PAR-Q+ * Untreated major psychiatric disorders (e.g. major depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia) * Elevated risk for sleep apnea (i.e., STOP-Bang score ≥ 5) * Any other sleep disorders other than insomnia (e.g., sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, circadian rhythm disorder, etc.) * Current treatment for insomnia (e.g., hypnotic medications, cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia, etc.) * Current medications that affect heart or blood pressure (i.e., anti-depressants, beta-blockers, etc.) * Current or planned pregnancy within the next 3 months * Overnight shift work defined as regularly working anytime between 00:00 and 6:00am
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Conditions
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Locations
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University of Central Florida
RECRUITINGOrlando, Florida, 32816, United States
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