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Comparision of Aerobic Exercise to Aerobic Plus Yoga Exercise for Weight Loss in Adults With Overweight or Obesity.
Led by University of Kansas Medical Center · Updated on 2026-01-09
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
216 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of Kansas Medical Center
Lead Sponsor
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National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Collaborating Sponsor
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What this Trial Is About
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.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Comparision of Aerobic Exercise to Aerobic Plus Yoga Exercise for Weight Loss in Adults With Overweight or Obesity.
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Both males and females of all race/ethnic groups are eligible.
- Must be at least 18 years old with no upper age limit if other criteria are met.
- Body mass index (BMI) of 25.0 kg/m2 or higher.
- Maximum weight of 350 pounds due to equipment limits.
- Ability to provide informed consent.
- Clearance from primary care doctor to participate in diet and physical activity.
You will not qualify if you...
- Exercising moderately or vigorously more than 3 days per week or over 60 minutes per week in the past 3 months.
- Practicing any style of yoga at least once per week in the past 3 months.
- Losing 3% or more of body weight or following a weight loss diet in the past 3 months.
- Currently taking anti-obesity medication.
- Pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy during the study.
- History of bariatric surgery.
- Having medical conditions or treatments affecting body weight.
- Having serious heart conditions or symptoms increasing cardiovascular risk.
- Resting high blood pressure (systolic ≥160 mmHg or diastolic ≥100 mmHg) unless stable on medication for 6 months.
- Eating disorders that prevent safe weight loss or exercise.
- Alcohol or substance abuse.
- Untreated or unstable psychological conditions or recent hospitalization for psychological issues.
- Plans to move away or commitments preventing attendance at sessions or assessments.
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, Kansas, United States, 66160
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Research Team
J
John M Jakicic, PhD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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