Influence of Yogic Breathwork on Sleep

Sleep Clinical Trial

Official title: Quantifying the Influence of Yogic Breathwork on Sleep

Status Active, not recruiting

Clinical Trial Summary

The purpose of this research study is to determine the influence of a regular yogic breathing practice on sleep, and to find out primarily if a regular practice of 8-week yogic breathing would enhance sleep quality as well as if it would improve participant's quality of life, and reduce existing stress. Study participants will be randomized into two arms for different breathing practices.

Clinical Trial Description

The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of two remotely-delivered 8-week breathing interventions on long term sleep patterns. The study protocol consists of healthy participants (randomized in two breathing groups) undergoing a remotely delivered 8-week intervention and a 12-week sleep tracking period (including 2 week before the intervention, 8 week during the intervention, and 2 week after the intervention). Several sleep metrics will be extracted to characterize long-term sleep patterns and degree of sleep improvement. Participants will also be asked to complete pre- and post-intervention questionnaires. The two remotely delivered interventions will be guided by two separate certified experienced yoga teachers. Both interventions will include 60-minute weekly group virtual sessions (1day/week) with a 20-minute daily home sessions (in between weekly sessions; 6 days/week) using home-aid practice materials. ;

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Sleep

• NCT number: NCT05756686
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Oregon Health and Science University
• Status: Active, not recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: September 20, 2023
• Completion date: August 1, 2024