About this trial
The overall goal of this application is to assess feasibility and impact of a remotely delivered guided meditation practice called Yoga Nidra, for reducing or stopping use of Benzodiazepine Receptor Agonists (BZRAs) for insomnia and anxiety in a population of older adults recruited from within the Birmingham VA medical system.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
over 65 years of age
Use of benzodiazepine receptor agonist medication at least 3 nights per week for a minimum of three months and wish to decrease their use
Ability to speak, read, and understand English
Ability to sit or lie comfortably for 30 minutes at a time
Disqualifiers
current use of sleep or anxiety medication other than benzodiazepine receptor agonists
severe depression as indicated by a score above 20 on the patient health questionnaire
presence of other comorbidities that may impact sleep i.e. restless leg syndrome, narcolepsy, or others)
regular mind/body practice within 6 months
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Yoga Nidra
- Sleep Hygiene, Anxiety, and Benzodiazepine Receptor Agonist Education
Treatment groups
Locations
Sponsors and collaborators
National University of Natural Medicine
Lead sponsor
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Collaborator