Innes (2016)
Quality Index (Adjusted QI) 0.756
0 Low < 0.56 Moderate 0.56–0.77 High ≥ 0.78 1
Study Details
ConditionSubjective cognitive decline
Clinical domainCognition & Neurodegeneration
PopulationOlder adults with SCD
Sample sizen = 60
Country / SettingUSA - community wellness setting
Protocol clusterKirtan Kriya (12-min)
Duration12 weeks, 12 min/day Kirtan Kriya
Control typeActive Control
ComparatorRelaxation music
Outcomes & Effect Sizes
Primary outcomeFeasibility/Acceptability
Scales usedMMSE; cognitive battery; retention rates; acceptability
Key resultBoth feasible; 88% retention; cognitive gains in both groups
Effect sizeFeasibility primary; d = 0.35 (mood); small effect
ES value0.35 (d)
Retention88% (53/60 completed)
SafetyNo adverse events; high acceptability
Methodological Summary
Randomized; active control (music); medium sample; high adherence
KY Protocol Components
Kirtan Kriya: 12-minute singing meditation using mantra "Sa-Ta-Na-Ma" with finger movements (thumb touches index, middle, ring, pinky sequentially). Structure: 2 min aloud → 2 min whisper → 4 min silent → 2 min whisper → 2 min aloud. STUDY-SPECIFIC: Dementia family caregivers; 8-12 weeks daily practice; outcomes: stress, mood, cognitive function, sleep, telomere length.
Quality Item Scores — 1 fail · 2 partial · 3 pass · ★ critical
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Critical fails0
Raw QI0.756
SAF1
Adjusted QI0.756
Final ratingModerate