StressLess Yoga Study

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Stress

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06260098

Run by

University of Connecticut

People needed

40

Starts

2024-04-03

Expected to finish

2024-05-05

Last updated by the study team

2024-05-08

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 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

You may not qualify if…

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

Where it is running

• Bousfield Psychology Building, 406 Babbidge Road — Storrs, Connecticut, United States

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