Yoga may ease IVF stress, new study hopes to prove
NCT ID NCT07415850
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a four-week virtual yoga program can improve quality of life and reduce anxiety and depression in people going through IVF. About 80 participants will either take weekly yoga classes or continue with their usual care. Researchers will track changes in mood and well-being over 8 weeks using online surveys.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 80 people
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- Expected to start
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Jan 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Jan 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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18 years and older
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years of age or older * Understand English * Scheduled for or currently undergoing an IVF cycle * Access to smartphone/computer/tablet and internet * Have a valid working email address Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals who are Pregnant, or who become Pregnant during the study * Individuals undergoing non-IVF cycles (i.e. intrauterine insemination) * Individuals undergoing a frozen embryo transfer (FET) cycle * Individuals who are currently regularly practicing yoga * Individuals who score in the "severe depression" classification on the PHQ-9 (PHQ-9 score of 20-27) * Individuals endorsing suicidal ideation (answering yes on #9 of PHQ-9).
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Locations
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Villanova University
Villanova, Pennsylvania, 19085, United States
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