Can yoga lower blood pressure? small study tests stress relief in african american patients
NCT ID NCT06155240
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed pilot study looked at whether yoga can help African American adults with high blood pressure manage stress and remember to take their medication. Eight participants attended weekly yoga sessions for 8 weeks. Researchers measured blood pressure, stress levels, and thinking skills before and after the program.
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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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8 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2024
- Finished
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Jul 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 99 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Over 18 * has transportation to South Pointe Hospital * Has the ability to walk, or use a wheelchair from the entrance of the building * Able to attend all 8 sessions * Diagnosis of hypertension * African American * Prescribed antihypertensive medication * Able to stand up from the chair independently * Able to walk to the bathroom independently with or without a device * Approved by cardiologist to participate Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to tolerate sitting for 1 hour * BP over 200/100 * Unable to independently walk or use a wheelchair to the bathroom
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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South Pointe Hospital
Warrensville Heights, Ohio, 44122, United States
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