Innes (2016)
Quality Index (Adjusted QI) 0.736
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 health center
Protocol clusterKirtan Kriya (12-min)
Duration12 weeks, 12 min/day Kirtan Kriya
Control typeActive Control
ComparatorRelaxation music
Outcomes & Effect Sizes
Primary outcomeMood/Depression + Cognition
Scales usedPerceived Stress Scale; mood; sleep; quality of life measures
Key resultStress decreased; mood improved; sleep quality improved; QOL improved
Effect sized = 0.41 (perceived stress); small effect
ES value0.41 (d)
Retention88% retention (same cohort)
SafetyNo serious adverse events; well-tolerated
Methodological Summary
Randomized; same trial as Complement Ther Med; outcomes from same sample
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 QI0.778
SAF0.946
Adjusted QI0.736
Final ratingModerate