RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06553820

The Effect of MediYoga on Sleep Quality, Blood Pressure, and Quality of Life in Older Adults with Hypertension:

The Effect of MediYoga on Quality of Sleep, Blood Pressure and Quality of Life Among Older People: a Randomized Controlled Study

Sponsor

Herlev and Gentofte Hospital

Enrollment

180 participants

Start Date

Nov 4, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Quality of Life Hypertension Mental Health Quality of Sleep

Summary

The goal of this Randomized Controlled Trial is to test if an intervention consisting of Yoga can increase quality of sleep and health related quality of life and decrease BP. Secondary to explore and describe the implementation of a yoga intervention and the participants' experiences and perspectives on the intervention in a process evaluation. The main question it aims to contribute knowledge about intervention of Yoga in a home environment for individuals with hypertension aged 65 years or older. Participants will (if they got selected into one of the two interventions groups), participate in Yoga exercises delivered by an app for 2 times a week for 10 weeks. Researchers will compare the intervention groups with the control group to see if Medi yoga has an effect in older people with hypertension.

Eligibility

Min Age: 65 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This trial is testing whether a specialized form of yoga called MediYoga — adapted for medical settings — can improve sleep quality, lower blood pressure, and enhance quality of life in older adults with high blood pressure (hypertension). Participants practice MediYoga via a smartphone app. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 65 or older and have been diagnosed with hypertension (high blood pressure) - You speak and read Danish - You own or use a smartphone or tablet - You do not have any health condition that prevents you from doing gentle yoga **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You start a new blood pressure medication, or your current medication is changed by more than 10% during the study - You have practiced yoga or mindfulness regularly in the last two years - You have a diagnosed sleep disorder like sleep apnea or narcolepsy, or you regularly take sleep medication Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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