Treating Major Depression With Yoga Mono-therapy

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Depression Mild; Depression Moderate

• Registration Number: NCT06091527
• Lead Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2023-10-13
• Last Update Posted: 2 September 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

Inclusion Criteria

<br><br> - 18 years of age or older<br><br> - Able to give voluntary, informed consent<br><br> - English-speaking<br><br> - Diagnosis of clinical depression<br><br>Exclusion criteria:<br><br> - Current use of antidepressant medication<br><br> - Current engagement in psychotherapy<br><br> - Current pregnancy<br><br> - Significant medical issues interfering with yoga practice

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change in Beck Depression Inventory-II score

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change in Perceived Stress Scale score;Change in methylation of the GrimAge epigenetic clock;Change in transcription of the nuclear factor kappa-B (NF-?B) pathway;Change in plasma interleukin-6 (IL-6) level;Change in telomere length of leukocytes;Change in plasma brain-derived neurotropic factor (BDNF) level