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Can a yoga app ease stress for pregnant black women?

NCT ID NCT06353113

Symptom relief Sponsor: San Diego State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a prenatal yoga app called Down Dog can help pregnant African American women feel better mentally and physically. Over 12 weeks, 50 first-time mothers will use the app at home, wear a fitness tracker, and complete surveys. The goal is to see if the app is easy to use and if it improves well-being.

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Active substance
Down Dog Prenatal Yoga App (behavioural intervention)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, home-based tool to reduce stress and improve mental health during pregnancy for African American women.
What could go wrong
This is a small feasibility study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It tests whether the app is usable, not whether it definitively improves health outcomes.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 50 people

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Started

Apr 2025

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 46 years

Sex

Female participants only

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria Participants will be included in the study if they: * Are 18-46 years of age (childbearing age) * Reside in San Diego Metropolitan Area * Speak English * Are between 13-28 weeks when intervention starts * Are primiparous (giving birth for the first time) * Have a singleton pregnancy (pregnant with only one baby) * Are yoga naive (\<60 min/month for past 6 months) * Have access to smartphone/mobile device * Willing to wear a wrist worn fitness tracker for the duration of the study * Willing to download and use 3 mobile apps for the duration of the study * Identify as Black or African American * Return a completed Physical Activity Readiness Medical Examination (PARmed-X) for Pregnancy form (HCP approves participation in prenatal PA program before beginning intervention) Exclusion Criteria: * High-risk pregnancy * Severe psychiatric disorder or substance abuse * Denial of physical activity participation from physician

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Depression depressive disorder Motor Activity pregnancy disorder Racism

As listed by the trial registrant

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Depression Discrimination, racial Mental health issue Pregnancy related Stress

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • San Diego State University

    San Diego, California, 92182, United States

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