Arrhythmias & electrophysiology
Effect of Yoga on Ventricular Premature Complex Burden and Quality of Life: The VPC-Yoga Study
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