NCT07489105 · Auburn University
Forge AHEAD: Feasibility of Yoga to Improve Cognitive Function
(Forge AHEAD)
What this study is about
The investigators will conduct a two-phase pilot study to test the feasibility and acceptability of a 12-week Chair Yoga intervention for 20 heart-failure patients. Using a patient-centered approach, investigators will involve stakeholders in designing the protocol, gather patient feedback, and refine the protocol accordingly.
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The investigators will conduct a two-phase pilot study to test the feasibility and acceptability of a 12-week Chair Yoga intervention for 20 heart-failure patients. Using a patient-centered approach, investigators will involve stakeholders in designing the protocol, gather patient feedback, and refine the protocol accordingly.
Interventions
BEHAVIORAL
Yoga group
Chair yoga intervention
Primary outcome measures
Perceptions and experiences of yoga practice measured by the Essential Properties of Yoga Questionnaire.
Time frame: After completion of 12-week intervention.
Includes 62 items. Rated on Likert scales from 0 (not at all) to 4 (a very large amount). Score range converted to 0 to 100%, with higher scores indicating a stronger presence/intensity of the specific yoga property.
Cognitive function measured by the Montreal Cognitive Assessment.
Time frame: Baseline
Score range 0 to 30. Score ≥26: generally normal (context-dependent); 18-25: mild impairment range; \<18: more likely moderate-severe impairment.
Who can participate
This study lists these criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov. A study coordinator reviews eligibility during screening — this page does not determine whether you qualify.
Inclusion criteria
- Heart failure diagnosis
- Aged 55 years or older
Exclusion criteria
- Traumatic brain injury, co-existing neurological and psychiatric disorders
- Implanted defibrillator or metal objects, left ventricular assist device placement, or cardiac transplant
- Substance abuse
- Unable to perform yoga due to physical limitations or severity of illness
- Currently engaged in a yoga program
Where
- Auburn, Alabama
Collaborators
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)
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Data: ClinicalTrials.gov · synced Mar 25, 2026 · Source of record for eligibility and locations