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Memory Training Versus Yogic Meditation Training in Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment
Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles
Summary
The purpose of this pilot study is to test whether 6 months of supervised weekly Kundalini yoga classes and a brief daily meditation homework assignment can improve memory and thinking in older adults with mild memory complaints when compared to weekly classes of memory training with daily homework assignments.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
55 Years - 90 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
81
Start Date
2013-09
Completion Date
2016-05
Last Updated
2026-05-22
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Kundalini yoga and meditation
Participants will participate in a 60 minute yoga and meditation session weekly for 12 weeks and will be assigned a daily Kirtan Kriya meditation (12 minute duration) for 12 weeks.
Memory Training
Participants will attend a weekly memory training class for 12 weeks as well as receive daily memory homework (12 minute duration) for the 12 weeks.
Locations (1)
UCLA Semel Institute
Los Angeles, California, United States