Yoga-based Cardiac Rehabilitation (Yoga-CaRe) clinical trial, initiated by CCDC, is one of the largest multi-center randomized trials of yoga and cardiac rehabilitation in the world.
The clinical trials, initiated by CCDC, aim to develop and validate Yoga-CaRe programs in cardiovascular diseases.
Cardiac Rehabilitation (CR) is a class-I indication in several cardiac problems like heart attack, stable coronary artery disease, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, pulmonary hypertension etc. It is widely endorsed by professional bodies across the globe. Comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation programs encompass physical activity, dietary changes, stress management, sleep and rest, avoidance of tobacco and alcohol, and mental health and often need a multidisciplinary team to deliver. Hence, in limited resource settings like India, these CR programs are non-existent.
Yoga, a traditional mind-body practice with origins in India has been shown to improve various facets of cardiovascular health. While, yoga is often minimized to physical practices (postures, breathing practices), meditation, and relaxation training, a comprehensive program, inevitably recommends a healthy diet and rightful way of living (called as yama and niyama). Also, definitive clinical trials are lacking.
