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Yoga and aerobic exercise in epilepsy: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.
Burcin Aktar1,2, Birgul Balci2, Hatice Eraslan Boz3,4
1Institute of Health Sciences, Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir, Turkey.
Summary
This study investigated the impact of yoga and aerobic exercise on epilepsy management. Findings will clarify exercise benefits for physical activity, seizure control, and overall well-being in individuals with epilepsy.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Exercise Science
- Rehabilitation Medicine
Background:
- Growing interest in exercise benefits for people with epilepsy.
- Uncertainty exists regarding specific effects of yoga and aerobic exercise on epilepsy health outcomes.
- ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT05066880.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the effects of yoga and aerobic exercise on physical activity and seizure frequency.
- To assess impacts on health-related physical fitness, mental, emotional, and psychological health.
- To evaluate changes in quality of life.
Main Methods:
- 8-week, three-arm, randomized controlled trial (yoga, aerobic exercise, wait-list control).
- Primary outcomes: physical activity/sedentary behavior (accelerometer) and seizure frequency.
- Secondary outcomes: functional capacity, strength, balance, body composition, cognition, mood, stress, fatigue, sleep, and quality of life.
Main Results:
- This section is to be filled once the study is completed and results are available.
Conclusions:
- This is the first randomized controlled trial comparing yoga and aerobic exercise in people with epilepsy.
- Study findings may offer crucial insights into exercise interventions for epilepsy management.
- Results could inform evidence-based recommendations for incorporating exercise into epilepsy care.
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