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Yoga or memory drills: which helps aging brains more?

NCT ID NCT01983930

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether weekly Kundalini yoga classes with daily meditation could improve memory and thinking in 81 older adults with mild cognitive impairment. Participants were split into two groups: one did yoga and meditation, the other did memory training exercises. The goal was to see if the yoga approach could be a helpful alternative to standard memory training.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Kundalini yoga and meditation
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a non-drug way to help older adults with mild memory problems stay sharper longer.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study with only 81 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The benefits might be modest or not last long-term.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

81 people

The number who actually took part.

Start date

Sep 2013

Finished

May 2016

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

55 to 90 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Mild cognitive impairment amnestic type * Clinical Dementia Rating scale score of 0.5 * SufficientEnglish proficiency and 8th grade or higher reading level as determined by the word reading subtest of the Wide Range Achievement Test-IV * Capacity to provide informed consent. Exclusion criteria: * Any current or past psychiatric disorders, or recent unstable medical or neurological disorders * Any disabilities preventing their participation in the memory enhancement training (MET) (e.g. severe visual or hearing impairment) * Insufficient English proficiency * Diagnosis of dementia * Mini Mental Health Examination score of 24 and below * Psychoactive medications * Participation in a psychotherapy that involves cognitive training * Do not meet criteria for Mild cognitive impairment subtype * Prior or current training in yoga.

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Conditions

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Cognitive Dysfunction Memory Disorders

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Mild cognitive impairment

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • UCLA Semel Institute

    Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States

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