Status:
COMPLETED
Efficacy of Yoga for Postpartum Depression
Lead Sponsor:
University of Iowa
Conditions:
Depression, Postpartum
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18-45 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The aim of this project is to compare the efficacy of an 8-week yoga intervention, relative to a wait-list control (WLC) condition, for improving psychological functioning and health-related quality o...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Score of 12 or greater on the 17-item Hamilton Depressing Rating Scale
- Participant must reside within a 30 mile radius of the yoga studios
- ≥ 6 weeks postpartum if delivery was either complicated and/or involved a cesarean section
Exclusion
- Current or past diagnosis of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or other psychotic disorder, alcohol or drug abuse/dependence (except nicotine), or anorexia in the past year
- Acute suicidal or homicidal risk
- Current mental health treatment, including psychotropic medications or psychotherapy with a certified therapist
- St. John's Wort or Fish oil
- Practiced yoga at a studio with a certified yoga instructor within the past month
- Significant medical disorder (e.g., seizure disorder) that is contraindicated for exercise in postpartum women
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2011
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
Estimated Enrollment :
57 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT02213601
Start Date
June 1 2011
Last Update
August 11 2014
Active Locations (1)
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University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa, United States, 52242