Yoga may boost brain health in heart failure patients
NCT ID NCT06434168
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a 12-week yoga program can improve thinking and brain health in people aged 55+ who have both heart failure and mild cognitive impairment. Participants will be split into a yoga group and a control group to compare changes in brain scans, memory tests, and blood markers. The goal is to see if yoga is a safe and helpful way to ease symptoms and improve quality of life.
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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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About 24 people
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- Started
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Jul 2024
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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55 to 70 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 55 years and older * Confirmed heart failure diagnosis with mild cognitive impairment * New York Heart Association functional class II-IV Exclusion Criteria: * Co-existing neurological disorders, traumatic brain injury, psychiatric disorders, or terminal illnesses * Have implanted defibrillator, left ventricular assist device placement or cardiac transplant * Have any other implanted metals that interfere with the MRI magnetic field for patient safety * Substance abuse * Pregnant * Unable to perform yoga due to physical limitations or severity of illness
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Locations
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Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama, 36849, United States
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