Status:
COMPLETED
Treating Major Depression With Yoga: A Prospective, Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial
Lead Sponsor:
University of California, San Francisco
Collaborating Sponsors:
Mental Insight Foundation
Pritzker Family Foundation
Conditions:
Depression, Unipolar
Eligibility:
All Genders
14+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This was a randomized controlled pilot trial to evaluate clinical efficacy and feasibility of hatha yoga as a mono-therapy for major depression. Investigators recruited 38 adults in San Francisco meet...
Detailed Description
This was a prospective, single-center, single-blind, randomized, controlled, parallel group, pilot trial of an 8-week hatha yoga program as mono-therapy in major depression. Recruitment occurred from ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Individuals 14 years of age and older
- English proficiency sufficient for study participation
- Diagnosis of Axis I unipolar major depression, per screening Mini International Neuro-Psychiatric Interview (MINI)
- Depressive symptoms of mild to moderate intensity, per score of 14-28 on screening Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI)
- Able to attend all required study sessions
Exclusion
- Cognitive Impairment, as per Folstein Mini-mental Status Exam Score \< 24
- Use of any antidepressant medication or herbal/nutraceutical mood therapy within the 2 months prior to screening, or during study period
- Use of psychotherapy during study period
- Use of any yoga or other mind-body practices during study period, other than study intervention
- Per screening MINI, diagnosis of any Axis I disorder other than unipolar major depression, such as bipolar disorder, dysthymia or anxiety disorders
- Per screening MINI, diagnosis of substance use disorders within prior 3 months
- Per screening MINI, current suicidal ideation or past suicide attempts
- Severe depressive symptoms, as per screening BDI score \> 28
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2010
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
January 1 2011
Estimated Enrollment :
38 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01210651
Start Date
May 1 2010
End Date
January 1 2011
Last Update
January 11 2017
Active Locations (1)
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University of California San Francisco
San Francisco, California, United States, 94115