YogaNCT02818881
Electromyography and Yoga
A study testing High-speed yoga and Low-speed yoga in people with Yoga, run by University of Miami at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
This study examined the muscle activity, movement patterns, and oxygen consumption during a series of yoga poses with slow and rapid transitions. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 40 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Yoga
- What is being tested?
- High-speed yoga and Low-speed yoga
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 22 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- Aug 2015to Mar 2016
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 40 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Have at least 1 year of yoga experience;
- Practice a minimum of twice per week (app 2 hours or more);
- Demonstrate good form in the poses (asanas) making up the Sun A and Sun B sequences;
Who cannot join
- If they have any uncontrolled neuromuscular, orthopedic or cardiovascular disease;
- If they have been advised by their physicians that they should not exercise;
- If they cannot complete three cycles each of the Sun A and B sequence in good form.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Differences in Energy Expenditure of Two Commonly Used Yoga Protocols
This study examined the muscle activity, movement patterns, and oxygen consumption during a series of yoga poses with slow and rapid transitions.
- Conditions
- Yoga
- Being tested
- High-speed yoga, Low-speed yoga
- Keywords
- aerobic, muscle activity, energy expenditure
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
High-speed yogaOther
Low-speed yogaOther
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| High-speed then low-speed yoga | Experimental | Subjects received a single session of High-speed yoga and within one week a single session of Low-speed yoga Receives: Other: High-speed yoga; Other: Low-speed yoga |
| Low-speed then high-speed yoga | Experimental | Subjects received a single session of Low-speed yoga and within one week a single session of High-speed yoga Receives: Other: High-speed yoga; Other: Low-speed yoga |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Comparison of energy expenditures for high-speed and low-speed yoga
We measured calories for all subjects across both conditions
Measured: Day 3
Secondary outcomes (2)
Comparison of muscle activities for high-speed and low-speed yoga
We measured muscle activities for all subjects across both conditions
Measured: Day 3
Comparison of oxygen utilization for high-speed and low-speed yoga
We measured oxygen consumption for all subjects across both conditions
Measured: Day 2
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted30 Jun 2016 (estimated)
- Study startAug 2015
- Primary completionMar 2016
- Study completionMar 2016
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for YogaStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by University of MiamiThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Crossover
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 22 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Miami
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Joseph Signorile, University of Miami
- Investigators
- Joseph Signorile, PhD, Principal investigator, University of Miami
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02818881
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 20140550
- Status last verified
- Aug 2017
- First submitted
- 23 Jun 2016
- Last updated
- 5 Sep 2017
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 5 Sep 2017. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Differences in Energy Expenditure of Two Commonly Used Yoga Protocols
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02818881
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 20140550
- Conditions
- Yoga
- Keywords
- aerobic, muscle activity, energy expenditure
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 22 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of MiamiUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Aug 2015
- Primary completion
- Mar 2016 (actual)
- Study completion
- Mar 2016 (actual)
- First posted
- 30 Jun 2016 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study examined the muscle activity, movement patterns, and oxygen consumption during a series of yoga poses with slow and rapid transitions.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Crossover
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| High-speed then low-speed yoga | Experimental | Other: High-speed yoga, Other: Low-speed yogaSubjects received a single session of High-speed yoga and within one week a single session of Low-speed yoga |
| Low-speed then high-speed yoga | Experimental | Other: High-speed yoga, Other: Low-speed yogaSubjects received a single session of Low-speed yoga and within one week a single session of High-speed yoga |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 40 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Have at least 1 year of yoga experience;
- Practice a minimum of twice per week (app 2 hours or more);
- Demonstrate good form in the poses (asanas) making up the Sun A and Sun B sequences;
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- If they have any uncontrolled neuromuscular, orthopedic or cardiovascular disease;
- If they have been advised by their physicians that they should not exercise;
- If they cannot complete three cycles each of the Sun A and B sequence in good form.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| High-speed yoga | Other | High-speed then low-speed yoga, Low-speed then high-speed yoga |
| Low-speed yoga | Other | High-speed then low-speed yoga, Low-speed then high-speed yoga |
Primary outcome
Comparison of energy expenditures for high-speed and low-speed yoga
Time frame: Day 3
We measured calories for all subjects across both conditions
2 secondary outcomes
Comparison of muscle activities for high-speed and low-speed yoga
Time frame: Day 3
Comparison of oxygen utilization for high-speed and low-speed yoga
Time frame: Day 2
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 5 Sep 2017.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Joseph Signorile, PhD principal investigator
University of Miami
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing High-speed yoga and Low-speed yoga in people with Yoga, run by University of Miami at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 5 Sep 2017. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Comparison of energy expenditures for high-speed and low-speed yoga (time frame: Day 3). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 5 Sep 2017; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 4 Nov 2026.