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Treating Major Depression With Yoga Mono-therapy

Treating Major Depression With Yoga Mono-therapy: 12-Week Randomized Controlled Trial

Who can join

As published by the study on ClinicalTrials.gov. "Not stated" means the study hasn't said — ask the study team.

Age
18 Years and older
Sex
All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
Compensation
Not stated

Other requirements are listed under Eligibility below. Only the study team can confirm whether you can join.

What to expect

No one can promise a trial will help you personally — that is what the research is trying to find out.

What participation involves

  • Time periods mentioned: 12 weeks

Only what the study's summary and detailed description on ClinicalTrials.gov say. Time periods may describe the whole study or a part of it — ask the study team what applies to you.

Show the study's own words
  • "Consenting participants will be randomized equally to one of three in-person group interventions for 12 weeks: Standard yoga practice, Ayurvedic yoga practice, or educational attention-control modules."
Compensation
Not stated
  • Study-related exams and procedures are typically provided at no cost. This is how many trials work in general — confirm the details for this study with the study team.
  • Participants are monitored closely by the research team throughout the study.
  • Some participants may receive access to an investigational treatment, which is still being studied.
  • Your participation helps researchers learn whether this approach could help future patients.

About this study

In plain language

This study tests whether yoga alone can help treat mild to moderate major depression in adults. It lasts 12 weeks and compares yoga with classes about whole-person health care.

The goal of this single-center, single-blind, randomized, controlled, parallel group, interventional trial is to evaluate antidepressant efficacy of yoga monotherapy of 12-weeks duration in 180 adults meeting diagnostic criteria for mild-to-moderate major depression at the Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital. Researchers will compare the yoga interventions to an education control intervention on holistic healthcare.

Compensation is read from the study's own description and may be missing — always confirm with the study team.

Eligibility

Who can join

  • Age 18 or older.
  • Able to understand the study and freely agree to join.
  • Speak English.
  • Have a diagnosis of clinical depression.

Who can't join

  • Currently take medicine for depression.
  • Currently receive psychotherapy (talk therapy).
  • Are pregnant.
  • Have major health problems that interfere with doing yoga.

Simplified for readability. The official criteria below are what the study team uses.

Official eligibility criteria

Inclusion criteria: * 18 years of age or older * Able to give voluntary, informed consent * English-speaking * Diagnosis of clinical depression Exclusion criteria: * Current use of antidepressant medication * Current engagement in psychotherapy * Current pregnancy * Significant medical issues interfering with yoga practice

Study sites (1)

CA