Yoga for Men Attempting Smoking Cessation

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Conditions studied: Smoking Cessation

In brief

The purpose of this pilot study is to examine the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a quit-smoking program that combines behavioral therapy with either yoga, or a health \& wellness program that serves as a contact control.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02055326

Run by

The Miriam Hospital

People needed

38

Starts

2009-09-01

Expected to finish

2011-07-01

Last updated by the study team

2014-02-05

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 65. Sex: male. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• male
• age 18 -65
• daily smoker, 5 or more cigarettes/day
• generally healthy
• able to exercise safely

You may not qualify if…

• female
• hypertension
• current or recent history of medication use for major depression
• participation in yoga classes within the past year
• current or >1 year prior experience with mind/body therapies
• currently participating in regular exercise classes
• currently enrolled in quit smoking program
• currently using quit smoking medications

Where it is running

• The Miriam Hospital — Providence, Rhode Island, United States

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