Research
Title : | Effects of Bhramari Pranayama on Exhaled Nitric Oxide and Flow Mediated Vasodilatation |
Area of research : | Medical Sciences |
Focus area : | Yoga Physiology |
Principal Investigator : | Dr. Srinivas Gopala, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical sciences and Technology, Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala (695011) |
Timeline Start Year : | 2024 |
Timeline End Year : | 2025 |
Contact info : | srinivasg@sctimst.ac.in,drarunthejaus@gmail.com,cibin@sctimst.ac.in drmanjunatha@gmail.com |
Details
Executive Summary : | The study aims to compare the quantitative changes in nasal nitric oxide production during humming and Brahmari Pranayama (BR) practice. It aims to dissect potential differences in nitric oxide production during normal humming and BR, and compare the benefits produced in plasma NO levels and modulating vascular tone. BR is believed to be more effective due to resonance-mediated increase in sound vibration, resulting in elevated NO. This endogenous synthesis could be a powerful tool in controlling peripheral vascular tone. BR may have equal or higher effects on the para nasal sinuses and airway epithelium, evoking a better NO response. The study aims to determine if regular practice of BR may improve peripheral vascular resistance, as the therapeutic benefits of increased nitric oxide in improving pulmonary function are not yet known. |
Co-PI: | Dr. Arun Thejaus, Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya Maruthi College Of Physical Education, Tamilnadu, Kerala (629161), Dr. Cibin Tr, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute For Medical Sciences And Technology, Kerala (695011), Prof. Manjunatha S, All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) Telangana (508126) |
Total Budget (INR): | 15,53,920 |
Organizations involved
Implementing Agency : | Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical sciences and Technology, Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala Funding Agency :Department of Science and Technology (DST) | |