Efficacy of yoga for vasomotor symptoms: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aims to determine the efficacy of yoga in alleviating vasomotor symptoms (VMS) frequency and bother.

Methods

This study was a three-by-two factorial, randomized controlled trial. Eligible women were randomized to yoga (n = 107), exercise (n = 106), or usual activity (n = 142), and were simultaneously randomized to a double-blind comparison of ω-3 fatty acid (n = 177) or placebo (n = 178) capsules. Yoga intervention consisted of 12 weekly 90-minute yoga classes with daily home practice. Primary outcomes were VMS frequency and bother assessed by daily diaries at baseline, 6 weeks, and 12 weeks. Secondary outcomes included insomnia symptoms (Insomnia Severity Index) at baseline and 12 weeks.

Results

Among 249 randomized women, 237 (95%) completed 12-

SUBMITTER: Newton KM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3871975 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature