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Could a gentle yoga practice turn down the Body's pain and inflammation?

NCT ID NCT03790098

Symptom relief Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 13, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study is testing whether a gentle form of yoga, called restorative flow yoga, can help reduce chronic pain and lower inflammation in women aged 60 and older. Participants will attend yoga sessions designed to relax the body and mind, and researchers will measure changes in pain levels and inflammatory markers in the blood. The goal is to see if this low-impact practice could be a safe and effective way to improve well-being in older women living with persistent pain.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Restorative-Flow Yoga (a gentle, prop-supported yoga practice combining relaxation poses with breath-linked movement)
What this could lead to
If effective, this could offer a drug-free, low-cost way for older women to manage chronic pain and reduce inflammation, potentially improving daily function and quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study, so results may not be conclusive or widely applicable. The benefits of yoga can vary greatly between individuals, and it may not be effective for everyone.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

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

38 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2018

Finished

May 2019

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

60 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Female * Age 60 or older * Report AVERAGE severity of 3 or higher on the brief pain inventory * Blood pressure is less than 160/100 mm Hg * Heart rate is between 55-110 bpm * Able and willing to obtain physician's approval to participate Exclusion Criteria: * Currently practicing yoga two or more times per week * Cognitively impaired

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Inflammation inflammatory disease Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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Inflammation Pain

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cornell University

    Ithaca, New York, 14853, United States

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