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The Effect of a Digital MediYoga Program on Quality of Life, Blood Pressure and Heart Rate Among Patients With Atrial Fibrillation
Sponsor: Herlev and Gentofte Hospital
Summary
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrythmia, associated with increased risk of stroke, heart failure, reduced quality of life (QoL), and psychological distress. This randomized controlled trial investigates the effect of MediYoga - a program incorporating deep breathing, low-intensity yoga, and meditation- on disease-specific QoL, blood pressure, and heart rate in 456 patients with paroxysmal AF. With a strong focus on sustainability, the study is fully digital: participants are recruited online, and the 12-week intervention is delivered through an application to smartphone. Additionally, the participants receive online support via Teams. Data will be collected at baseline, 3, 6, and 12 months. The primary outcome is disease specific QoL; secondary outcomes include blood pressure, heart rate, generic QoL, and psychological wellbeing. Qualitative interviews will explore patients' experiences with the intervention.
Official title: The Effect of MediYoga on Quality of Life, Blood Pressure and Heart Rate Among Patients With Atrial Fibrillation: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
Any - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
456
Start Date
2025-09-01
Completion Date
2028-09-01
Last Updated
2026-01-07
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Yoga 20 minutes
The intervention consists of 60 minutes of weekly MediYoga over a 12-week period. Participants in the intervention group may choose whether they prefer to practice yoga for 20 minutes three times per week, or for 60 minutes once per week. The yoga sessions are delivered via a smartphone application, guiding participants through the sessions with both video and audio. In addition, participants are required to complete three questionnaires and measure blood pressure and heart rate at baseline, and at 3 and 6 months of follow-up.
Yoga 60 minutes
The intervention consists of 60 minutes of weekly MediYoga over a 12-week period. Participants in the intervention group may choose whether they prefer to practice yoga for 20 minutes three times per week, or for 60 minutes once per week. The yoga sessions are delivered via a smartphone application, guiding participants through the sessions with both video and audio. In addition, participants are required to complete three questionnaires and measure blood pressure and heart rate at baseline, and at 3 and 6 months of follow-up.
Locations (1)
Herlev and Gentofte University Hospital
Herlev, Denmark