Mild cognitive impairment is highly prevalent in patients with heart failure and results in poor well-being and quality of life. While yoga has proven effective in promoting cognitive health in older adults through its gentle movements, controlled breathing, and meditation, its effects on patients with heart failure remain unknown. Therefore, this feasibility and pilot study plans to deliver a 12-week yoga intervention and test its effects on cognitive function in patients with heart failure and mild cognitive impairment.
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Brain structure
Timeframe: Change from 0-12 weeks, from baseline pre-intervention to 12 weeks post-intervention
Brain functional connectivity
Timeframe: Change from 0-12 weeks, from baseline pre-intervention to 12 weeks post-intervention
Cognitive function
Timeframe: Change from 0-12 weeks, from baseline pre-intervention to 12 weeks post-intervention
Serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor
Timeframe: Change from 0-12 weeks, from baseline pre-intervention to 12 weeks post-intervention