Cognitive Enhancement in Unipolar Depression With Yoga
A Randomized Control Trial Involving Yoga Intervention for Cognitive Enhancement in Persons With Remitted Unipolar Depression
University of Pittsburgh
32 participants
May 17, 2024
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
It is evident from recent studies that cognitive deficits persist even after remission of depressive episode. Hence, in this study, the investigators would like to see whether specific Yoga practice will help in enhancing cognitive abilities in this population.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria3
- Age more than 18years and less than 60 years
- H/o at least one depressive episode which is under remission and at the time of examination and throughout the study duration,
- Informed Consent
Exclusion Criteria6
- Comorbid Psychosis, OCD, Bipolar disorder
- Comorbid ADHD, IDD
- Comorbid substance dependence (except tobacco)
- Comorbid major or minor cognitive impairment,
- Bi temporal ECT within 6 months
- Past yoga practice - regularly for 1 month within 3 months Pregnancy
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Interventions
The yoga will include following asanas under the supervision of a yoga therapist. This will include Griva Shithilikarana, Skandha Sanchalana , Kati Sanchalana, Jaanu Sanchalana, Pada Sanchalana, Tadasana, Kati Sakti Vikasaka, Konasana,Marjari Asana, Vakrasana, Pascimottanasana, Matsyasana, Bhujangasana, Ardha Shalabhasana, Viparitakarani, Pavanamuktasana, Setubhandasana, Shavasana, Kapalabhati, Surya-anuloma pranayama, Chandraanuloma pranayama, Bhastrika, Bhramari Pranayama, Nadanusandhana.
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NCT06472492