Randomised controlled trial of yoga for reducing depression and anxiety, and improving well-being and mental health.

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Depression; Anxiety; Mental Health - Depression; Mental Health - Anxiety; Alternative and Complementary Medicine - Other alternative and complementary medicine

• Registration Number: ACTRN12613000178741
• Lead Sponsor: Centre for Complementary Medicine Research, University of Western Sydney

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2013-02-13
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 120

Inclusion Criteria

Mild or moderate depression or anxiety indicated by DASS score, English competency, anti-depressant/anxiety medications (including complementary) and other forms of professional assistance are stable for at least 3 months.

Exclusion Criteria

Serious medical conditions, injuries or surgeries; alcohol or drug abuse; already doing a personal yoga practice (average of more than once a week, over the past 3 months.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified