ArticleContemporary clinical trials communications2021
Strength and awareness in action: Feasibility of a yoga-based intervention for post-acute mild TBI headaches among veterans.
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- Synthesis of evidence on the use of ecological momentary assessments to monitor health outcomes after traumatic injury: rapid systematic review.BMC medical research methodology · 2022Pooled it
- Acceptability of a Brain-Injury-Tailored Yoga and Meditation Program Among Female Patients with Concussion.Journal of integrative and complementary medicine · 2025Article
- Level of Evidence of Telehealth Rehabilitation and Behavioral Health Services for Traumatic Brain Injury: A Scoping Review.Journal of clinical psychology in medical settings · 2024Article
- Feasibility of a Combined Neuromodulation and Yoga Intervention for Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and Chronic Pain: Protocol for an Open-label Pilot Trial.JMIR research protocols · 2022Article
- Association between perceived distress and salivary cortisol in veterans with mTBI.Comprehensive psychoneuroendocrinology · 2022Article
- Implementation of Virtual, Livestream Yoga Classes for Veterans at Home During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Mixed-Methods Pilot Program Evaluation.Global advances in integrative medicine and healthArticle
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Abstract
backgroundMild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is a signature injury sustained by Veterans during recent conflicts. For some, mTBI/concussion is associated with disabling symptoms, including post-concussive headaches (PCH). However, there are limited evidence-based treatments for persistent PCH.
objectiveInvestigators assessed the feasibility of design elements of a yoga-based interventional trial for PCH among Veterans, as well as the acceptability of the intervention.
methodsThis randomized controlled acceptability and feasibility trial was implemented using a waitlist-control design. Design elements of interest included: an exercise run-in class; recruitment and retention strategies; and, ecological momentary assessment (EMA) modalities to track headaches and yoga practice. Veteran satisfaction regarding the intervention was also evaluated. A descriptive analysis was conducted on candidate outcomes including PCH, post-concussive symptoms, pain, and daily functioning.
resultsTwenty-seven participants (out of 70 consented and eligible after Study Visit 1) completed each evaluation timepoint and regularly attended yoga sessions, with 89% of these Veterans reporting moderate to high levels of satisfaction with the intervention at study completion. Qualitatively, participants endorsed improvements in headaches, chronic pain, and mood. Feasibility results were mixed. Initial feasibility criterion regarding yoga attendance was not met; however, modifications, such as expansion to an additional clinic site and reduction of in-person yoga sessions with increased encouragement to use study-created online yoga videos improved feasibility of the study design. Participants most frequently used mobile and web-based EMA modalities to track yoga practice.
conclusionsAlthough challenges with feasibility of the study design elements were noted, results suggested acceptability of the yoga-based intervention for Veterans with persistent PCH. Additional exploration regarding the frequency and modality of yoga delivery (e.g., in-person, telehealth) is warranted. IMPACT: Veterans found the yoga-based intervention acceptable, however exploration of novel modalities of intervention delivery will likely be necessary to enhance the feasibility of intervention implementation during future trials.
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