CompletedNot Applicable

Slow Yogic-Derived Breathing and Respiration and Cardiovascular Variability in Spinal Cord Injury Patients

United States17 participantsStarted 2022-08-22

Plain-language summary

This research will aid in understanding of slow-breathing and its effect on heart rate and blood pressure in people with a spinal cord injury (SCI). This research will investigate if traditional 'yogic' breathing exercises can be performed by subjects with SCI and its influence on the cardiovascular system.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 60 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria

✓. Age: 18-60 years old
✓. Wheelchair user
✓. Medically stable \& able to follow directions
✓. Body mass index (18.5 - 35 kg/m2)

Exclusion criteria

✕. BP \>140/90 mmHg
✕. Current use of cardioactive medications (except medication to support blood pressure)
✕. Current tobacco use
✕. Significant arrhythmia
✕. Coronary artery disease
✕. Diabetes
✕. Renal Disease
✕. Cancer

What they're measuring

HRV

Timeframe: 7 minutes of paced or unpaced breathing

BPV

Timeframe: 7 minutes of paced or unpaced breathing

SpO2

Timeframe: 7 minutes of paced or unpaced breathing

Expired Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

Timeframe: 7 minutes of paced or unpaced breathing

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05480618

SponsorSpaulding Rehabilitation Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-01-20

Results submitted2026-03-16

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