Can yoga lift teen depression? new study tests it against talk therapy
NCT ID NCT07475845
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing whether a yoga program can help ease depression symptoms in teenagers, compared to group cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). Researchers will recruit 96 teens aged 12-18 with elevated depressive symptoms across two sites in Boston and Columbus. Participants will attend twice-weekly sessions for 12 weeks, with one in-person and one virtual class each week. The main goal is to see if the programs are practical and well-liked, not yet to prove which works better.
What this could mean
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Active substance
yoga-based intervention and group cognitive-behavioral therapy
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide evidence that yoga is a helpful, accessible option for easing depression symptoms in teens, alongside or as an alternative to talk therapy.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage pilot study focused on feasibility, not on proving effectiveness. Results may not apply to all teens, and the study does not compare against a no-treatment group.
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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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Nationwide Children's Hospital
RECRUITINGColumbus, Ohio, 43215, United States
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