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Yoga and Rate and Duration of Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST) Episodes

United States0Started 2011-12

Plain-language summary

Inappropriate sinus tachycardia (IST) is an uncommon form of atrial tachycardia. The term "inappropriate" in medicine is commonly defined as a heart rate greater than 100 beats per minute at rest or with minimal physiological challenge. IST is characterized by an increased resting heart rate with an exaggerated response to exercise or stress. Yoga has been used extensively around the world as an alternative medicine approach in treating numerous chronic and debilitating diseases. Studies have been conducted in various countries to determine the benefits of Yoga as therapy for these chronic diseases. Several studies have confirmed that yoga can reduce anxiety and regulate the stress response. Studies in the past have shown that Yoga relieves stress, one of the most common triggers for the arrhythmia and increased heart rate in IST. Based on past studies we hypothesize that patients with IST might benefit by practicing yoga. Yoga may also help in better rate and rhythm control with yoga when employed in combination with usual medical arrangement.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 60 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients diagnosed with inappropriate sinus tachycardia Exclusion Criteria: * Advanced malignancy or severe co-morbidities such as severe heart failure and with life expectancy less than 1 year * Pregnant women * Patients with unmedicated or uncontrolled high blood pressure * Patients with past history of Pnuemothorax * Patients with severe cervical spondylitis and cervical, thoracic, or lumbar disc prolapse * Patients with carotid stenosis * Patients with history of psychosis (evidence of acute episodes with deep and prolonged meditation) or substance abuse * Patients with history of epilepsy (evidence of acute episodes with deep and prolonged medication) * Patients with glaucoma * Patients with history of Total Hip Replacement

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Determine if Yoga affects the rate and duration of IST episodes

Timeframe: Change from Baseline to 3 Months

Determine if Yoga affects the rate and duration of IST episodes

Timeframe: Change from Baseline to 1 Year

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01695538

SponsorDhanunjaya Lakkireddy, MD, FACC

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2015-11

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