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N/ACompleted· 26 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Breathing Group 1 +1 morebehavioral
Likely dose
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Quantifying the Influence of Yogic Breathwork on Cerebrospinal Fluid Circulation

Oregon Health and Science University·interventional·Posted Feb 28, 2019·Updated Oct 29, 2025

In Brief

A clinical study evaluating Breathing Group 1 and Breathing Group 2 for CSF Circulation. Completed, enrolled 26 participants across 1 site.

Detailed Summary

The purpose of this research study is to determine the influence of yoga breathing practices on cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) circulation, and to find out primarily if a regular practice of 8-week yoga breathing would enhance CSF circulation as well as if the intervention would improve participant's quality of life, quality of sleep, and reduce existing stress. Participants will be randomized into two arms for different breathing practices.

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsCSF Circulation
CountriesUnited States
CollaboratorsNational Institutes of Health (NIH), National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)

Timeline

N/ACompletedFinished
20192020202120222023202420252026
First PostedFeb 28, 2019
Enrollment StartJul 10, 2019
Primary CompletionNov 25, 2019
Study CompletionJul 30, 2020
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 5 monthsPosted 7.3 years ago

Interventions

Breathing Group 1behavioral

The 8-week breathwork intervention incorporates a set of breathing practices under the guidance of a certified yoga teacher.

Breathing Group 2behavioral

The 8-week breathwork intervention incorporates a set of slow breathing practices under the guidance of a certified yoga teacher.