Does Style Matter: Comparison of Moderate- to Low-intensity Styles of Yoga
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-40
SponsorCaitlin Cheruka
About this trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if yoga works to improve sleep and heart health in adults with and without insomnia disorder. The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Does the style of yoga impact participants heart health overnight? * Does the style of yoga improve participants sleep following a single session? Researchers will compare adults with insomnia disorder to adults with healthy sleep .
Participants will:
* Complete a moderate-intensity yoga practice, a low-intensity intensity yoga practice, and a quiet rest period while watching a nature documentary in the evening on three separate evenings * Participants will have their sleep and heart health measured using a watch and heart rate monitor overnight following each visit
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Adults 18-40 years
Insufficiently inactive define by the L-CAT (responses below public health physical activity guidelines)
Physical activity is not contraindicated (i.e., no affirmative responses on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire for Everyone (PAR-Q+)
Adults with diagnosed insomnia disorder and score ≥ 10 on the Insomnia Severity Index
Disqualifiers
Regular yoga practice (> 60 minutes per week)
Any diagnosed medical condition requiring medical clearance determined 'Yes' response on questions pertaining to a present medical condition(s) via PAR-Q+. This includes, but is not limited to, uncontrolled cardiovascular, metabolic, respiratory, musculoskeletal, neurological, or mental health conditions; recent stroke or concussion; active cancer treatment; and any combination of medical conditions that pose a health risk without physician supervision. All "yes" responses on the PAR-Q+ will be evaluated, and individuals requiring clearance will not be eligible to participate.
Physical limitations and/or mobility restrictions (such as bone, joint, or soft tissue such as muscle, ligament, or tendon that could be made worse by becoming more physically active) via PAR-Q+
Untreated major psychiatric disorders (e.g. major depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia)
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Vinyasa yoga
- Gentle yoga
- Non-active control
Treatment groups
42 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Caitlin Cheruka
Lead sponsor
University of Central Florida
Sponsor institution
American College of Sports Medicine
Collaborator
Source ClinicalTrials.gov