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NCT Number: NCT06260098

StressLess Yoga Study

The purpose of this study is to assess the feasibility and acceptability of using an asynchronous online yoga program to reduce stress. The study will use an 8 week asynchronous yoga intervention of two different types of yoga (high in breath work and meditation; low in vigorous movement/postures vs. low breath work and meditation; high movement/postures). In addition to self-report stress, measures include sleep, heart rate variability, mindfulness, Essential Properties of Yoga, and acceptability questions.

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Key information

Conditions

Stress

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Bousfield Psychology Building, 406 Babbidge Road

Storrs, Connecticut, 06269, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Aged 18 years or older
  • Self-identification as "stressed"
  • Scoring 8 or higher on the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) indicating moderate-to-high stress
  • Willingness to complete the 8-week yoga intervention
  • Willingness to attend baseline and follow-up visits
  • Ability to read and write in English
  • Having practiced yoga ≤ 2x in the last 6 months

Exclusion criteria

  • Serious or unstable psychiatric illness (e.g., psychosis, mania)
  • Major coexisting medical illness (e.g., cancer, COPD, obesity)

Treatment and study plan

Yoga with High Breath work & meditation; Low movement/postures

Behavioral

Participants will engage in an 8 week asynchronous yoga class focused on the internal and cognitive experience within the practice using breathing and meditation focused techniques.

Yoga with Low Breath work & meditation; High movement/postures

Behavioral

Participants will engage in an 8 week asynchronous yoga class with a emphasis on the physicality and movements of the practice.

Primary outcomes

  1. The number (percentage)of people completing the whole protocol (6/8 yoga classes & 2 in-person visits)

    Time frame: 8 weeks

    The number (percentage)of people completing the whole protocol (6/8 yoga classes & 2 in-person visits)

  2. The combined score (out of 35) on the 5-item Treatment Acceptability Questionnaire (TAQ)

    Time frame: 8 weeks

    The combined score (out of 35) on the 5-item Treatment Acceptability Questionnaire (TAQ). The measure is scored on a 1-7 Likert scale. Higher scores indicate highly acceptable, ethical, knowledgeable, and trustworthy study treatment.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Connecticut

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Registry information

Official study title

StressLess Yoga Study: A Scientific Exploration of Yoga for Stress Reduction

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2024
First posted
Feb 15, 2024
Registry last updated
May 8, 2024

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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