None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
This randomised controlled mixed methods pilot study aims to 1) compare the relative effectiveness of individualised yoga compared group yoga interventions for reducing depression and anxiety, and 2) to examine how the effectiveness of these two different intervention modalities may be influenced by patient preference.
Interventions
The study includes a comparison 2 different yoga interventions:
Arm 1:
Group yoga classes: 6 x 1.25 hr classes, once a week, for 6 weeks
All yoga sessions to be delivered by qualified yoga teachers, with a minimum of 5 years teaching experience and specialised training or experience in working with people with mental health concerns.
Adherence will be monitored by attendance checklist.
All yoga sessions are conducted at the NICM premises, Western Sydney University, Westmead Campus, 158-1
The study includes a comparison 2 different yoga interventions: Arm 1: Group yoga classes: 6 x 1.25 hr classes, once a week, for 6 weeks All yoga sessions to be delivered by qualified yoga teachers, with a minimum of 5 years teaching experience and specialised training or experience in working with people with mental health concerns. Adherence will be monitored by attendance checklist. All yoga sessions are conducted at the NICM premises, Western Sydney University, Westmead Campus, 158-160 Hawkesbury Rd, Westmead.
Sponsors
NICM Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University
Study design
Allocation
Randomised controlled trial
Intervention model
Parallel
Primary purpose
Treatment
Masking
Open (masking not used)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
Aged 18-65 years, inclusive; DASS-21 scores demonstrating at least mild severity of depression or anxiety (i.e. depression score above 10; or anxiety score above 8); adequate general health and ability to be involved in the yoga program; medication (including herbal medications, such as St John’s wort) and professional mental health assistance being unchanged for 3 months.
Exclusion criteria
Serious injury or physical ailment (which yoga may negatively exacerbate), medical or psychological disorder likely to preclude completion of the trial; frequent alcohol or recreation intervention use; or have been undertaking yoga classes or a personal yoga practice, an average of more than once a week, over the past 3 months.
Outcome results
None listed