Can a yoga app ease stress for pregnant black women?

NCT ID NCT06353113

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

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.

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 (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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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.

DEPRESSION DISCRIMINATION, RACIAL MENTAL HEALTH ISSUE PREGNANCY RELATED STRESS

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Locations

San Diego State University

San Diego, California, 92182, United States

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