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N/ACompleted· 81 enrolled
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Kundalini yoga and meditation +1 morebehavioral
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Memory Training Versus Yogic Meditation Training in Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment

University of California, Los Angeles·interventional·Posted Nov 14, 2013·Updated May 22, 2026

In Brief

A clinical study evaluating Kundalini yoga and meditation and Memory Training for Mild Cognitive Impairment. Completed, enrolled 81 participants across 1 site.

Detailed 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.

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
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ConditionsMild Cognitive Impairment
CountriesUnited States
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Timeline

N/ACompletedFinished
2014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
First PostedNov 14, 2013
Enrollment StartSep 1, 2013
Primary CompletionMay 1, 2016
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 2.7 yearsPosted 12.6 years ago

Interventions

Kundalini yoga and meditationbehavioral

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 Trainingbehavioral

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.