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Yoga may ease depression and improve heart rhythm in seniors

NCT ID NCT07340840

Symptom relief Sponsor: Mersin University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether a 10-week recreational yoga program could improve emotional well-being and heart health in nursing home residents aged 65 and older. Thirty-six participants were randomly assigned to either yoga sessions or no intervention. Researchers measured depression levels, leisure satisfaction, and heart rate variability before and after the program. The goal was to see if yoga is a safe, low-cost way to support both mental and physical health in older adults.

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Active substance
recreational therapy-based yoga
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to improve mood and heart health in older adults living in nursing homes.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 36 participants. Results may not apply to all older adults, and the yoga program requires regular attendance to see benefits.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

36 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2023

Finished

Sep 2023

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

65 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 65 years or older. * Living in a nursing home. * Able to communicate and follow instructions. * Voluntary participation with signed informed consent. * Available to participate in the 10-week study protocol Exclusion Criteria: * Participation in therapy-based practices (e.g., yoga, reiki, massage) within the last month. * Being bedridden. * Use of psychiatric medications. * Irregular participation in the 10-week yoga program. * Failure to complete pre-test or post-test assessments

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Conditions

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Depression

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Depression in older adults Heart rate variability (HRV)

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mersin University

    Mersin, 33343, Turkey (Türkiye)

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