Can a yoga app ease stress for pregnant black women?

NCT ID NCT06353113

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study tests whether a prenatal yoga app called Down Dog can improve well-being in 50 pregnant African American women. Participants use the app for at least 20 minutes, three days a week, for 12 weeks. The goal is to see if the app is easy to use and helps with stress, depression, and overall health.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • San Diego State University

    San Diego, California, 92182, United States

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Down Dog Prenatal Yoga App

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that a mobile yoga app is a practical, low-cost way to support mental health and reduce stress in pregnant African American women.

What could go wrong

This is a small feasibility study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply broadly. It relies on self-reported data and app usage, which may not reflect real-world adherence.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Depression depressive disorder Motor Activity pregnancy disorder Racism

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.