Yoga vs. tobacco: can stretching away the urge help you quit?

NCT ID NCT06488443

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether yoga can lower tobacco cravings in men aged 18-65 who want to quit. 96 participants will either do low-impact yoga or receive standard quitting advice. Researchers will measure cravings and relapse over three months to see if yoga is a helpful addition.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: yoga
What this could lead to: If it works, yoga could become a simple, low-cost tool to help people manage tobacco cravings and support quitting.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early feasibility study with only 96 men in India. Results may not apply to everyone, and yoga may not reduce cravings more than standard advice.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

nicotine dependence Smoking

As listed by the trial registrant

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

TOBACCO DEPENDENCE

Contacts and locations

Locations

St.John's Medical College and Hospital
RECRUITING

Bengaluru, Karnataka, 560029, India

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