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CompletedNCT01488825

Yoga Intervention Study on Episodic Tension Type Headache

Effect of Yoga Intervention on Episodic Tension Type Headache: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
77 (actual)
Sponsor
NMP Medical Research Institute · Academic / Other
Sex
All
Age
18 Years – 60 Years
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted

Summary

The present study was designed to evaluate effect of yoga intervention on patients having frequent tension type headache.

Conditions

Interventions

TypeNameDescription
BEHAVIORALYoga TherapyTherapeutically oriented style of yoga originated from Pancha Kosha philosophy of Vedanta was used throughout the trial. All the sessions emphasized on postures, breathing practices with the specific focus on relaxation, combination of chants and meditation. Once a week, Kunjal and Jalaneti (cleansing practices) were practiced in guidance of therapist. They all were instructed to eat light and rest on Kriya days.

Timeline

Start date
2005-01-01
Primary completion
2006-02-01
Completion
2006-06-01
First posted
2011-12-08
Last updated
2011-12-08

Locations

1 site across 1 country: India

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov record NCT01488825. Inclusion in this directory is not an endorsement.