Yoga as a Complementary Therapy for Smoking Cessation
Completed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Tobacco Dependence
In brief
This study examines the efficacy of yoga as a complementary therapy for smoking cessation
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT01809678
- Run by
- The Miriam Hospital
- People needed
- 255
- Starts
- 2012-07-01
- Expected to finish
- 2017-06-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2021-07-19
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Age 18 years or older (physician clearance for age > 65)
- English-speaking
- Currently Healthy
- Smoking smoked 5 or more cigarettes/day
- Must accept randomization procedure
- BMI< 40
- Will be Living in RI/MA/CT for next year
You may not qualify if…
- Participated in any Yoga, Tai Chi, Qi Gong or Mindfulness-based therapy program twice in the past month or 10 times within the past year
- MD refused consent or Unable to obtain MD consent
- Unable to attend program due to work or home schedule
- Currently using medications or in active treatment to quit smoking
- Currently or planned participation in research or treatment programs that would interfere with this study
- Presence of health conditions that would make participation in yoga difficult or dangerous
- Medical Exclusion Criteria
- Cardiovascular disease
- Stroke/TIA
- Chest pain with physical activity
- Current or recent (< 6 months) cancer treatment
- Uncontrolled Hypertension
- Untreated major depression or hospitalization < six months
- Bone joint problems
- Liver or Kidney Disease
- Fainting within the past year
- History of seizures
- Balance condition that interferes with ability to exercise
- Respiratory Condition - COPD (e.g., emphysema requiring oxygen)
- Liver Disease
- Kidney Disease
- Other medical condition that would interfere with ability to exercise
- Hypothyroid (not on stable medication for 3 months)
Where it is running
- The Miriam Hospital — Providence, Rhode Island, United States
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