Arrhythmias & electrophysiologyRandomised controlled trial
Effect of Yoga on Ventricular Premature Complex Burden and Quality of Life
- single-center, prospective, randomized controlled trial
Authors' conclusion
Yoga as an adjunct therapeutic modality reduced VPC burden and improved QoL and psychological burden in patients with frequent VPCs. It may be useful to integrate a cost-effective, nonpharmacological intervention like yoga in the management of patients with frequent VPCs. (Effect of Yoga-based intervention on VPC burden, quality of life and LV functions in patients with Ventricular premature complexes [VPC]: A Randomized controlled Trial; CTRI/2021/06/034450).
Study context
- Population
- Patients with frequent ventricular premature complexes (VPCs) (burden ≥5% on 24-hour Holter monitoring)randomized (1:1), followed for 24 weeks
- Participants
- 134 patients
- Comparison
- Structured yoga intervention vs standard care
- yogan = 67
- controln = 67
- Primary endpoint
- Change in VPC burden
Primary result
As reported in the abstract
VPC burden at 6 weeks, control
19.19 [7.50-30.70]
VPC burden at 6 weeks, yoga
11.62 [5.83-21.59]
Secondary outcomes
36-Item Short Form Survey scores and Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale-21 Items scores · 24 weeks
- Yoga group showed significantly better 36-Item Short Form Survey scores across all domains and Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale-21 Items scores
Original publication
Summarised from the published abstract; every number is checked against it