LoveYourBrain Yoga for Multiple Sclerosis
The Acceptability, Feasibility, and Impact of a Group-based Yoga and Psychoeducation Program for Community-dwelling Adults With Multiple Sclerosis: A Randomized, Cross-over Pilot Study
What it found
We found no results in the registry or in papers.
This trial finished 6 years ago. We found no results in the registry or in any paper that cites it.
What was tested
Treatment tested
- Yoga/meditation
What it measured
Main measures
Feasibility of conducting a yoga intervention study
At the clinic visit immediately following the yoga class session
Feasibility
Other measures (11)
Change in subject self-rated fatigue
Through study completion, approximately 22 weeks
FatigueQuality of life (reported by participants)Change in subject self-rated self-efficacy
Through study completion, approximately 22 weeks
Change in subject self-rated anxiety
Through study completion, approximately 22 weeks
Mood and sleepQuality of life (reported by participants)Change in subject self-rated depression
Through study completion, approximately 22 weeks
Mood and sleepQuality of life (reported by participants)Change in subject self-rated positive affect
Through study completion, approximately 22 weeks
Quality of life (reported by participants)Change in subject cognition/processing speed
Through study completion, approximately 22 weeks
Thinking and memoryChange in subject self-rated sleep disturbance
Through study completion, approximately 22 weeks
Mood and sleepQuality of life (reported by participants)Change in subject self-rated pain interference
Through study completion, approximately 22 weeks
PainMood and sleepQuality of life (reported by participants)Change in subject self-rated quality of life
Through study completion, approximately 22 weeks
Quality of life (reported by participants)Change in subject self-rated cognitive function
Through study completion, approximately 22 weeks
Thinking and memoryQuality of life (reported by participants)
Who could take part
MS (type not specified) · 18 and over
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Inclusion criteria
1. Diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis with EDSS score equal to or less than 6 (within last year) 2. 18 years of age or older 3. Ability to ambulate without assistance from a device or person 4. Subjects taking medications for depression, fatigue, or anxiety must be stable for 8 weeks prior to baseline 5. Able to read, write, and speak English 6. Willing to refrain from participating in yoga or meditation outside of the study for the duration of enrollment 7. Willing and able to give informed consent
Exclusion criteria
1. Participation in yoga and/or meditation more than twice within 8 weeks prior to baseline. 2. MS symptom exacerbation in the 8 weeks before baseline or other serious medical conditions that would impair ability to participate in the study. 3. Any other reason that, in the investigator's opinion, would exclude the subject from participation in the study. 4. Contraindication to scanning, including but not limited to ferromagnetic metal in the body, claustrophobia, inability to lie still or otherwise tolerate being in the scanner. 5. Pregnant women must be excluded from the imaging component of the study due to unknown but possible risk of fetal exposure to the scanner. Women of child-bearing potential will take a confidential pregnancy test immediately prior to each scan session.
As registered. Criteria can change, so ask the trial team or your neurologist.
About this trial
In the sponsor's words
The purpose of the study is to assess the feasibility of a 6-week yoga and meditation intervention for people with multiple sclerosis (MS). The study will evaluate the impact of the program on fatigue, anxiety, depression, positive affect, and other measures. A sub-study will collect brain images using MRI on 2 subjects before and after the intervention to identify potential biological markers of MS related-fatigue.
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History
Started
Jul 2019
Main results due
Dec 2019
Finished
Dec 2019