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Comparision of Aerobic Exercise to Aerobic Plus Yoga Exercise for Weight Loss in Adults With Overweight or Obesity.

Effectiveness of the Addition of Yoga to a Behavioral Weight Loss Intervention for Adults With Overweight or Obesity (MOVE for Health)

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

Not stated in the study description — ask the study team about visits and procedures.

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 adding yoga to an aerobic exercise weight loss program helps adults with overweight or obesity lose more weight. Aerobic exercise makes your heart beat faster. The 12-month study also looks at changes in health, fitness, eating, mood, and sleep.

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether adding yoga exercise to a behavioral weight loss intervention improves weight loss in adults with overweight or obesity. It will also provide information about whether this approach to weight loss has additional benefits on other health and fitness measurements. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Is there a difference in weight loss between the behavioral program that includes aerobic exercise plus yoga compared to the behavioral program that includes only aerobic exercise? * Is there a difference in how much physical activity is completed between the behavioral program that includes aerobic exercise plus yoga compared to the behavioral program that includes only aerobic exercise? * Is there a difference in the change in body composition (fat mass, lean body mass) between the behavioral program that includes aerobic exercise plus yoga compared to the behavioral program that includes only aerobic exercise? * Is there a difference in the change in cardiorespiratory fitness the behavioral program that includes aerobic exercise plus yoga compared to the behavioral program that includes only aerobic exercise? * Is there a difference in the change in muscle strength between the behavioral program that includes aerobic exercise plus yoga compared to the behavioral program that includes only aerobic exercise? * Is there a difference in the change in resting blood pressure between the behavioral program that includes aerobic exercise plus yoga compared to the behavioral program that includes only aerobic exercise? * Is there a difference in the change in food intake or eating behaviors between the behavioral program that includes aerobic exercise plus yoga compared to the behavioral program that includes only aerobic exercise? * Is there a difference in the change in feelings of stress or mood between the behavioral program that includes aerobic exercise plus yoga compared to the behavioral program that includes only aerobic exercise? * Is there a difference in the change in sleep between the behavioral program that includes aerobic exercise plus yoga compared to the behavioral program that includes only aerobic exercise? * Is there a difference in the change in mindfulness between the behavioral program that includes aerobic exercise plus yoga compared to the behavioral program that includes only aerobic exercise? Participants will: * Participate in a weight loss program for a period of 12 months that involves attending behavioral weight loss sessions. This involves coming to a session at the research center weekly for the initial 6 months and then every other week for the remaining 6 months. * Attempt to reduce the amount of food that they eat to reduce the calories they consume. * Participate in a combination of aerobic exercise plus yoga or just aerobic exercise. * Keep a record of the food they consume, use a digital scale provided to them, and wear an activity tracker provided to them for the period of 12 months. * Visit the clinical before starting the weight loss program, after 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, and 12 months to complete measurements of their weight and other measurements to monitor their progress. * Complete exercise sessions in the clinic between weeks 2-6, at month 6, and at month 12 to provide information about how they response to a single session of exercise.

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, with no upper age limit.
  • Men and women of all races and ethnic groups may join.
  • Have a body mass index (BMI) of at least 25. BMI is a measure of weight compared with height.
  • Weigh no more than 350 pounds.
  • Be able to understand the study and agree to take part.
  • Have approval from your primary care doctor to follow the study’s diet and exercise plan.

Who can't join

  • In the past 3 months, did moderate-to-hard exercise more than 3 days a week or more than 60 minutes a week, or did yoga at least once a week on average.
  • Lost at least 3% of your weight or followed a weight loss diet in the past 3 months; currently have a prescription for weight loss medicine; or had weight loss surgery.
  • Are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant during the study.
  • Have a health condition or treatment that could affect weight, or an eating disorder that makes weight loss or exercise unsafe.
  • Have heart failure, heart-related chest pain, an uncontrolled irregular heartbeat, or signs of an immediate heart problem; had a heart attack, heart bypass surgery, or a procedure to open heart arteries; or need long-term blood thinners.
  • Have resting blood pressure with a top number of 160 or higher or a bottom number of 100 or higher, or have not had a steady blood pressure medicine dose for at least 6 months.
  • Have alcohol or drug abuse, an untreated mental health condition, a hospital stay for mental health in the past 12 months, or a mental health treatment dose that has not been steady for at least 6 months.
  • Plan to move too far from the study site, or have work, personal, or travel plans that prevent attending study visits.

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

Official eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Both males and females of all race/ethnic groups are eligible for participation in this study. * at least 18 years of age. The investigators will not limit enrollment based on an upper age provided that the participant meets the other eligibility requirements. * Body mass index (BMI) of at least 25.0 kg/m2. The investigators will not limit enrollment based on an upper BMI level provided that the participant meets the other eligibility requirements. However, maximal weight to be eligible will be 350 pounds to meet the weight requirements for the equipment that will be used in this study. * Ability to provide informed consent prior to participation in this study. * Ability to provide clearance from their primary care physician to engage in the diet and physical activity components of the weight loss intervention. Exclusion Criteria: * Report moderate-to-vigorous exercise on \>3 days/week or a total of \>60 min/week over the past 3 months. * Engaging in any style of yoga on an average of at least 1 day/week over the past 3 months. * Report weight loss of 3% or more or participating in a weight reduction diet in the past 3 months. * Currently prescribed an anti-obesity medication. * Females who are pregnant or breastfeeding or reporting a planned pregnancy during the study period. * History of bariatric surgery. * Report a current medical condition or treatment for a medical condition that could affect body weight. * Current congestive heart failure, angina, uncontrolled arrhythmia, symptoms indicative of an increased acute risk for a cardiovascular event, prior myocardial infarction, coronary artery bypass grafting or angioplasty, conditions requiring chronic anticoagulation (i.e., recent or recurrent DVT). * Resting systolic blood pressure of 160 mmHg or more or resting diastolic blood pressure of 100 mmHg or more. If medicated for blood pressure control, the medication dose needs to be stable for at least 6 months. * Eating disorders that would contraindicate weight loss or physical activity. * Alcohol or substance abuse. * Current psychological condition that is untreated, hospitalization for a psychological condition within the past 12 months, or not being on a stable dose of treatment for at least 6 months. * Report plans to relocate to a location not accessible to the study site or having employment, personal, or travel commitments that prohibit attendance at scheduled intervention sessions or assessments.

Study sites (1)

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