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NCT06091527 Treating Major Depression With Yoga Mono-therapy

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Clinical Trial Summary
NCT ID NCT06091527
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor University of California, San Francisco
Condition Depression Mild
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 180 participants
Start Date 2024-10-25
Primary Completion 2026-06

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Yoga practiceEducation

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 180 participants in total. It began in 2024-10-25 with a primary completion date of 2026-06.

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Brief Summary

The goal of this single-center, single-blind, randomized, controlled, parallel group, interventional trial is to evaluate antidepressant efficacy of yoga monotherapy of 12-weeks duration in 180 adults meeting diagnostic criteria for mild-to-moderate major depression at the Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital. Researchers will compare the yoga interventions to an education control intervention on holistic healthcare.

Eligibility Criteria

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

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Sudha Prathikanti, MD

✉ sudha.prathikanti@ucsf.edu

📞 415-516-3867

Principal Investigator

Sudha Prathikanti, MD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

University of California, San Francisco

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06091527 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Depression Mild. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT06091527 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06091527 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at sudha.prathikanti@ucsf.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06091527 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at San Francisco, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06091527 clinical trial?

NCT06091527 is sponsored by University of California, San Francisco. The principal investigator is Sudha Prathikanti, MD at University of California, San Francisco. The trial plans to enroll 180 participants.

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