Yoga meets faith: new study aims to lift spirits in black community
NCT ID NCT05761964
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests if a program combining gentle yoga and Christian spirituality is practical and well-liked by inactive Black adults in Northeast Texas. About 50 participants will take part to see if the program helps improve their mood and overall wellbeing. The goal is to find a culturally fitting way to support mental health through movement.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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50 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Dec 2023
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion criteria: 1. Men and women ≥18 years of age 2. Self-identify as Black or African American 3. Able to read, speak, and write in English 4. Primary residence in the Northeast Texas area (Public Health Region 4/5N) 5. Insufficiently active (self-report \<75 minutes/week of physical activity) 6. Sedentary (self-report ≥6 hours/day of sitting time) 7. Body mass index \[BMI\] ≥25 kg/m2 8. Able to pass the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PARQ) or provide physician's clearance to participate 9. Able to provide written informed consent without assistance Exclusion criteria: 1. \<18 years of age 2. Do not self-identify as Black or African American 3. Unable to read, speak, and write in English 4. Primary residence falls outside of the Northeast Texas area or Public Health Region 4/5N 5. Physically active or self-report doing ≥75 minutes/week of physical activity 6. Not sedentary or self-report \<6 hours/day of sitting time 7. BMI \<25.0 kg/m2 8. Absolute contraindications to unassisted physical activity based on the PARQ (e.g., acute MI, orthopedic and musculoskeletal limitations) 9. Planning to move from the Northeast Texas during the 6 month study period 10. Pregnant or planning to become pregnant during the 6 month study period 11. Currently participating in another program to increase physical activity, reduce sedentary behavior, or manage weight
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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M D Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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