Status:
COMPLETED
Yoga Program in Respiratory Function
Lead Sponsor:
Catholic University of Brasília
Conditions:
Elderly
Eligibility:
FEMALE
51-76 years
Phase:
PHASE1
PHASE2
Brief Summary
This study tested the hypothesis that yoga practice can improve respiratory function in the elderly.
Detailed Description
Maximal inspiratory and expiratory pressure (IPmax and EPmax) were assessed by a manovacuometer and tidal volume (VT), vital capacity (VC) and minute ventilation (VE) were assessed by a ventilometer. ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Sedentary women
Exclusion
- Physical impairment
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 1 2007
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 1 2007
Estimated Enrollment :
36 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00768235
Start Date
March 1 2007
End Date
June 1 2007
Last Update
October 8 2008
Active Locations (1)
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Catholic university of brasilia
Brasília, Federal District, Brazil, 71966-700