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Study NCT ID:
NCT06514950
Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Last Update Posted:
None
First Post:
2024-07-17
Brief Title:
Yoga Breath Training to Improve Cardiorespiratory Synchrony in Spinal Cord Injury
Sponsor:
None
Organization:
None
Study Overview
Official Title:
Yoga Breath Training to Improve Cardiorespiratory Synchrony in Spinal Cord Injury
Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Status Verified Date:
2024-07
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
No
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
The goal of this interventional study is to understand how regular yogic breathing practice particularly a slow resistive yogic breathing technique called Ujjayi would benefit individuals between the ages of 18 and 60 with spinal cord injuries Previously yogic breathing has shown to improve respiratory function and sleep- wed like to explore this further
The main questions this study aims to answer are
How does Ujjayi breathing affect breathing patterns in individuals with spinal cord injuries
How does Ujjayi breathing affect lung function in individuals with spinal cord injuries
How does Ujjayi breathing affect the part of the nervous system responsible for ventilatory control in individuals with spinal cord injuries
How does Ujjayi breathing affect ventilatory perfusion how well air and blood flow match in the lungs for efficient gas exchange in individuals with spinal cord injuries
How does Ujjayi breathing affect sleep quality in individuals with spinal cord injuries
Participants will undergo six weeks of training in Ujjayi breathing Before and after this period they will visit the lab for measurements of blood pressure pulse blood oxygen levels and breathing They will also perform several tests
Pulmonary function testing to assess lung capacity and respiratory muscle strength
Pace breathing frequency to four pre-recorded audio files at various breathing rates
Breathing exercises involving higher levels of carbon dioxide for a short time
Breathing exercises involving lower levels of oxygen for a short time
At-home sleep evaluation
Between the two laboratory testing sessions participants will practice yogic resistance breathing Ujjayi breathing for six weeks
The main questions this study aims to answer are
How does Ujjayi breathing affect breathing patterns in individuals with spinal cord injuries
How does Ujjayi breathing affect lung function in individuals with spinal cord injuries
How does Ujjayi breathing affect the part of the nervous system responsible for ventilatory control in individuals with spinal cord injuries
How does Ujjayi breathing affect ventilatory perfusion how well air and blood flow match in the lungs for efficient gas exchange in individuals with spinal cord injuries
How does Ujjayi breathing affect sleep quality in individuals with spinal cord injuries
Participants will undergo six weeks of training in Ujjayi breathing Before and after this period they will visit the lab for measurements of blood pressure pulse blood oxygen levels and breathing They will also perform several tests
Pulmonary function testing to assess lung capacity and respiratory muscle strength
Pace breathing frequency to four pre-recorded audio files at various breathing rates
Breathing exercises involving higher levels of carbon dioxide for a short time
Breathing exercises involving lower levels of oxygen for a short time
At-home sleep evaluation
Between the two laboratory testing sessions participants will practice yogic resistance breathing Ujjayi breathing for six weeks
Detailed Description:
This study investigates the impact of a type of slow-resistive yogic breathing Ujjayi Pranayama on cardiopulmonary function in 20 men and women aged 18-60 with spinal cord injuries classified under the American Spinal Injury Association Impairment Scale AIS score of A B or C Participants will undergo baseline and post-intervention laboratory assessments over six weeks at Spaulding Hospital Cambridge with cardiovascular and respiratory measurements taken during controlled and uncontrolled breathing conditions Ujjayi Pranayama training focusing on resistance breathing during exhalation and inhalation will include coaching sessions in weeks 1 and 4 supplemented by virtual support for home practice 20 min twice daily The study aims to determine whether regular yogic breathing practice enhances sleep quality hypercapnic ventilatory response and overall cardiopulmonary synchrony potentially reducing respiratory and cardiovascular risks associated with SCI
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?:
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Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None