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Adaptation of the Yoga Skills Training for Relief of Nausea and Vomiting in Patients With Functional Dyspepsia and Gastroparesis
Led by Wake Forest University Health Sciences · Updated on 2026-04-23
10
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
8 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating whether a yoga-based intervention is feasible and acceptable for patients with Functional Dyspepsia and Gastroparesis (FD-GP). This study aims to adapt a seated yoga program originally designed for gastrointestinal cancer patients for those with upper gastrointestinal disorders. The trial focuses on understanding how well patients with FD-GP can engage with and benefit from this adapted yoga approach. Participants will receive two one-hour chair-based yoga sessions conducted individually by a yoga interventionist in a gastrointestinal clinic. The sessions include gentle movements, breathing exercises, meditation, and home practice. The intervention is designed to be accessible and tailored to patients with FD-GP to support symptom relief and overall well-being. During the study, researchers will track several measures including screening and recruitment rates, retention and adherence to the intervention, satisfaction and usability of the yoga sessions, and pain levels using a visual analog scale. Semi-structured interviews will take place during weeks 2 to 4 to gather detailed participant feedback. The study is planned to start in June 2025 and continue with follow-up assessments over a few weeks.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Brain-Gut Yoga for Functional Dyspepsia and Gastroparesis (FD-GP)
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- 18 years and older
- Diagnosed with Functional Dyspepsia or Gastroparesis by a physician using standard criteria
- Signed, written consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Presence of co-morbid gastrointestinal or related disorders such as celiac disease, active inflammatory bowel disease, gastrointestinal obstruction within the last 6 months, recent GI surgery within 6 months, chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic or biliary disease, cirrhosis or chronic liver disease except metabolic associated hepatic disease, any malignancy except skin cancer in remission
- Positive screening for current psychotic symptoms, elevated suicide risk, active eating disorder, cognitive impairment, or harmful alcohol or substance use
- Does not understand English
- Regular yoga, tai chi, or qi gong practice within the past 6 months
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
Duration - 2 weeks
Participants attend two one-hour chair-based yoga sessions including gentle movements, breathing practices, and meditation, along with home practice.
2 in-person sessions with home practice
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Atrium Health Gastroenterology and Hepatology Kenilworth
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28204
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
J
Jessica Kearney-Bryan, BSN
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
OTHER
Number of Arms
1
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