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Lynton (2007)

Low · Single-Arm Trial · Preliminary (Observational/Qualitative) · n = 8
Quality Index (Adjusted QI) 0.632
0 Low < 0.56 Moderate 0.56–0.77 High ≥ 0.78 1
Study Details
ConditionPost-stroke recovery
Clinical domainPain & Somatic Conditions
PopulationStroke survivors
Sample sizen = 8
Country / SettingUSA - stroke rehabilitation center
Protocol clusterGeneral/Varied KY
Duration12 weeks, 2x/week
Control type—
ComparatorN/A - No control group
Outcomes & Effect Sizes
Primary outcomeRehabilitation/Function
Scales usedMotor testing; balance; independence scales
Key resultMotor recovery improved; balance improved; independence improved
Effect sized = 0.35 (motor recovery); small effect
ES value0.35 (d)
Retention100% (8/8 completed)
SafetyNo adverse events; safe post-stroke
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Methodological Summary

Pilot; very small sample; functional outcomes

KY Protocol Components

Kundalini Yoga for Stroke Rehabilitation: Pilot Study + Systematic Review DESIGN: (1) Systematic review of yoga for stroke + (2) Pilot study (n=3). PILOT: 3 participants attended yoga classes twice per week for 12 weeks. OUTCOMES: O'Connor Tweezer Dexterity test + Boston Aphasia Exam. RESULTS: All 3 showed improvement on both measures. YOGA TYPE: Kundalini yoga, distinguished from Hatha yoga by focus on kriyas. KRIYA DEFINITION (from paper): "A specific combination of yoga exercises utilizing breath (pranayama), postures (asana), rhythm, sound (mantra), hand positions (mudra), body locks (bhanda), and eye gaze (dristhi)." NOTE: Very small pilot (n=3). No formal control group. Systematic review found very little published material on yoga in stroke rehabilitation. The pilot is exploratory.

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Critical fails3
Raw QI0.643
SAF0.983
Adjusted QI0.632
Final ratingLow