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Shannahoff-Khalsa (2004)

Low · Mechanism/Methods Study · Clinical-Grade RCT · n = 10
Quality Index (Adjusted QI) 0.672
0 Low < 0.56 Moderate 0.56–0.77 High ≥ 0.78 1
Study Details
ConditionOCD protocol (physiological)
Clinical domainOCD
PopulationHealthy adults
Sample sizen = 10
Country / SettingUSA - research physiology lab
Protocol clusterOCD Protocol (Shannahoff-Khalsa)
DurationAcute/Cross-sectional
Control typeOther/Mixed
ComparatorN/A - Mechanism study
Outcomes & Effect Sizes
Primary outcomeOCD symptoms
Scales usedHemodynamic measures; heart function
Key resultHeart function changes observed; hemodynamic safety data collected
Effect sizeHemodynamic changes quantified; safety data
RetentionN/A - acute safety study (healthy controls)
SafetySafe; no cardiovascular adverse events
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Methodological Summary

Pilot physiological; healthy controls; very small sample; safety focus

KY Protocol Components

OCD-Specific Kundalini Yoga Protocol: 11-technique meditation therapy with daily practice. CORE COMPONENTS: 8 primary daily techniques + 3 additional as-needed techniques KEY TECHNIQUE: Left-nostril breathing meditation (Unilateral Forced Nostril Breathing - UFNB) - cornerstone for OCD OTHER TECHNIQUES: For managing fear, phobias, anger, mental challenges, depression/anxiety PROTOCOL REFERENCES: Extensively documented in Shannahoff-Khalsa (1997) chapter "Yogic Techniques in Treatment of OCD" (pp. 283-329) and multiple CNS Spectrums publications STUDY-SPECIFIC: Physiological/hemodynamic mechanisms study; safety data; cardiovascular and respiratory effects during practice.

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Critical fails2
Raw QI0.727
SAF0.925
Adjusted QI0.672
Final ratingLow