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Study NCT ID:
NCT00010998
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2006-08-18
First Post:
2001-02-02
Brief Title:
Yoga Effect on Attention in Aging Multiple Sclerosis
Sponsor:
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health NCCIH
Organization:
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health NCCIH
Study Overview
Official Title:
Yoga Effect on Attention in Aging Multiple Sclerosis
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2006-08
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
Changes in visual attention are common among elders and people with multiple sclerosis The visual attention changes contribute to difficulty with day to day functioning including falls driving and even finding ones keys on the kitchen counter as well as contributing to deficits in other cognitive domains Yoga emphasizes the ability to focus attention and there is some evidence that the practice of yoga may improve ones cognitive abilities Additionally yoga practice may improve cognitive function through other non-specific means such as improved mood decreased stress or declines in oxidative injury We propose a randomized controlled 6 month phase II trial of yoga in two separate cohorts healthy elders and subjects with mild multiple sclerosis We will determine if yoga intervention produces improvements on a broad attentional battery that especially emphasizes attentional control To further understand the reported beneficial effect of yoga on its practitioners we will also determine if there is a positive impact on measures directly related to yoga practice flexibility and balance as well as mood quality of life and oxidative injury markers The yoga intervention consists of a Hatha yoga class meeting twice per week The class is taught by experienced yoga teachers who are supervised by a nationally known yoga instructor There are two control groups An exercise group will have a structured walking program prescribed by a certified Health and Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer The program will attempt to match the Hatha yoga class for metabolic demand The second control group will be assigned to a 6 month waiting list The outcome measures are assessed at baseline and after the 6 month period The primary outcome measures are alertness quantitative EEG and self-rated scale ability to focus attention Stroop and ability to shift attention extradimensional set shifting task Secondary attention outcome measures include the ability to sustain attention decrement in reaction time and ability to divide attention Useful Field of View Other secondary outcome measures include flexibility balance mood quality of life fatigue in MS cohort and decreased markers of lipid protein and DNA oxidative injury
Detailed Description:
None
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None
Secondary IDs
| Secondary ID | Type | Domain | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| P50AT000066-01 | NIH | None | httpsreporternihgovquickSearchP50AT000066-01 |