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NCT Number: NCT03791645

Evaluating The Efficacy Of A Mind-Body Intervention In Overcoming Opioid Addiction

This study demonstrates the feasibility, acceptability of SKY program as an adjuvant therapy for American population suffering with OUD through a pilot program in Columbus, Ohio. The aim of this study is to evaluate the SKY program as an adjuvant therapy to treat opioid addiction.

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Key information

Conditions

Opioid Use Chemically-Induced Disorders Mental Disorders Narcotic-Related Disorders Opioid-Related Disorders Opioid-use Disorder Substance Use Disorders Substance-Related Disorders

Age range

18 year–70 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

The Ohio State University College of Social Work

Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States

About this study

This research proposal aims to test the feasibility, acceptability and efficacy of SKY (Sudarshan Kriya Yoga) program, a mind-body intervention, as an adjuvant therapy for people suffering with opioid use disorder (OUD), in Columbus, Ohio. Previous research carried out in India in 2015, has demonstrated that SKY significantly improved the quality of life among people with OUD, however, the suitability, acceptability of SKY program has not been tested among American population. SKY differs from mindfulness and other meditation processes in that, it is a more physiological, rather than cognitive process. It involves controlled breathing techniques that can be easily mastered, and do not require mental effort. The investigator's goals are to a) DEMONSTRATE the feasibility, acceptability and efficacy of SKY program as an adjuvant therapy for American population suffering with OUD. Studies will be carried out in OUD subjects at Mary Haven clinic in Columbus. The efficacy of SKY will be measured using psychometric questionnaires. Feasibility and acceptability will be measured by attendance and attrition.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • The proposed participants are currently residents of Mary Haven
  • Are currently undergoing addiction treatment which may include medication assisted treatment as well as counseling.
  • The intervention is designed for adults, therefore, only individuals 18 and above will be included in the study.

Exclusion criteria

  • Pregnant women who are beyond their first trimester are excluded from the study as the program requires breathing techniques that are not recommended for pregnant women.
  • Also, patients diagnosed with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder will also be excluded from the study, as SKY program is not suitable for people with these conditions.

Treatment and study plan

Sky Intervention

Behavioral

SKY meditation has three sequential components of breathing interspersed with normal breathing. These include a) sound breath: breathing against airway resistance with slight tightening of the laryngeal muscles, (2-3 cycles/min) followed by b) bellows breath: rapid, forced expiration(20-30 cycles/min) and c) regulated, rhythmical breathing rotating through medium to fast cycles. Each session is focused upon proper breathing techniques, social interaction, and discussion of practical wisdom for everyday life to manage the mind and emotions. SKY will be administered over a 5 day period (~3 hours/day), followed by 4 weekly follow-ups (~90 min session/week) at Signature Health clinic situated in Ashtabula, Ohio.

Primary outcomes

  1. Change in psychological health following the Sudarshan Kriya Yoga (SKY) therapy

    Time frame: Before SKY intervention, 1 hour after intervention and 1 month after intervention

    Change in psychological health will be measured using psychometric test administered to subjects at Signature Health clinic in Ashtabula, Ohio. The Pychometric test will involve completion of a Basic 24 Questionnaire: It is a leading behavioral health assessment tool which consists of 24 questions that cover depression and functioning.

  2. Change in the number of participants that complete the Sudarshan Kriya Yoga (SKY) therapy

    Time frame: Time 1 = initial therapy session, Time 2 = week 1 post therapy session, Time 3 = week 2 post therapy session Time 4 = week 3 post therapy session, Time 5 = week 4 post therapy session Time 6 = 30 minutes daily home practice for 30 days

    To study the acceptability of the SKY program as an adjuvant therapy for American population suffering with mental disorders + opioid addiction, the attendance and attrition of the subjects at the Signature Health clinic in Ashtabula in the SKY therapy sessions will be recorded by keeping record of those that complete each progressive therapy session.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Ohio State University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Evaluating The Efficacy Of A Mind-Body Intervention In Overcoming Opioid Addiction, In Adults Undergoing Opioid Addiction Treatment

Acronym: SKY

Important dates

Study start
2018
Primary completion
2022
Study completion
2022
First posted
Jan 2, 2019
Registry last updated
Oct 13, 2022

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