Yoga vs. therapy: which works better for depression?
NCT ID NCT05546697
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compared an online yoga program with an online behavioral therapy for adults with depression. Over 500 participants were randomly assigned to either yoga or therapy for 12 weeks. Researchers measured depression symptoms and well-being at several points to see which approach worked better.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- yoga and behavioral therapy
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that online yoga is a useful option for easing depression symptoms, similar to standard behavioral therapy.
- What could go wrong
- The study is completed but results are not yet widely known. Yoga may not work as well as therapy for everyone, and individual results can vary.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Giuliana Chau
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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