Clinical trials
Yoga clinical trials
Below are recruiting yoga clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 98 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07514546Recruiting
Laughter yoga video for menstrual cramp relief
This study tests whether watching a video of guided laughter exercises can reduce the pain of menstrual cramps. Researchers believe laughter and breathing may help ease discomfort during your period.
Konya, KaratayAges 18–24 - NCT06590181Recruiting
Yoga Nidra with acceptance for chronic pain relief
This study tests a deep relaxation practice called Yoga Nidra, combined with mental imagery and acceptance, to see if it helps with long-lasting pain. You will take part in guided sessions from home via the internet.
Orlando, FloridaAges 18–75 - NCT07770139Enrolling by invitation
Online yoga and breathing for student stress relief
This study compares two online programs—one with yoga poses and breathing, the other adding a special breathing technique—to see if they help reduce stress and improve well-being in university students.
IstanbulAges 18–30 - NCT07638267Recruiting
Comparing different intensity levels of yoga for insomnia
This study compares the effects of moderate-intensity versus low-intensity yoga on sleep in adults with insomnia. If you have insomnia and are not already doing much yoga, you may find this study helpful for improving your sleep.
Orlando, FloridaAges 18–40 - NCT06094088Recruiting
Yoga and heat study for mood improvement
This study tests whether practicing yoga in a heated room can improve mood in adults with moderate depression. You would attend yoga classes and complete surveys about your mood.
Cambridge, MassachusettsAges 18–65 - NCT05327543Recruiting
Online yoga program for better quality of life
This study tests whether doing online yoga can improve quality of life in people with non-metastatic breast cancer. It’s meant to help with day-to-day well-being after cancer treatment.
Berlin, State of BerlinAges 18–75 - NCT06848608Recruiting
Yoga vs. physical therapy for sarcoidosis fatigue
This study compares the benefits of yoga versus standard physical therapy for people with sarcoidosis who have lung involvement and fatigue. It aims to find which approach better helps manage symptoms and improve daily life.
Istanbul, MaltepeAges 18–75 - NCT06995248Recruiting
Laughter yoga for cancer patients and caregivers
This trial explores whether laughter yoga can help reduce pain and fatigue and improve overall well-being for people with cancer and the people who care for them.
AnkaraAges 18–65 - NCT07421336Recruiting
Laughter yoga for older adults
This study tests if laughter yoga can improve well-being in healthy older adults. You may join if you are 65 or older and have no memory or mental health problems.
AnkaraAges 60–90 - NCT07585916Recruiting
Prenatal Yoga for Pregnant Women
This study tests whether doing yoga during pregnancy is safe and helpful for expecting mothers. Researchers want to see if prenatal yoga can improve pregnancy outcomes and how mothers feel during pregnancy.
Bartın, BartınAges 18 years+ - NCT06910982Enrolling by invitation
Yoga and Mindfulness for Chronic Low Back Pain
This study tests whether a combination of yoga and mindfulness exercises can help reduce chronic lower back pain. It compares this program to usual care, and may be a good fit if your pain is bothersome but you are not too afraid that moving will make it worse.
Karachi, SindhAges 25–45 - NCT06411041Enrolling by invitation
Pelvic floor training plus yoga for breast cancer survivors
This study looks at whether a program that combines pelvic floor exercises (like Kegels) with yoga can improve bladder and pelvic health in women who have had breast cancer. It may help with symptoms like leaking urine, pressure, or discomfort.
TaipeiAges 20–60 - NCT06091527Recruiting
Yoga as a treatment for major depression
This trial tests whether practicing yoga alone (without medication or therapy) can help treat major depression. You would attend yoga sessions and learn how it affects your mood.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05314803Recruiting
Yoga program for young adults affected by cancer
This study tests whether yoga can help young adults living with cancer feel better and function more comfortably. You may join even if you’re currently getting treatment or have finished treatment, as long as it’s safe for you to do yoga.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 18 years+ - NCT04705623Recruiting
Iyengar yoga for hot flashes and menopause health
This trial studies whether a structured Iyengar yoga program can improve “bio-functional age” and related health measures in women after menopause. You may help the researchers learn if yoga can reduce menopause symptoms like hot flushes and improve how your body functions.
BernAges 18 years+ - NCT04270617Recruiting
Yoga practice for long-term back pain
This study looks at whether regular yoga helps people with chronic (long-lasting) back pain. If you can safely take part in yoga sessions and your pain has lasted at least 3 months, you may be able to enroll.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07717554Recruiting
Virtual yoga for diabetic stomach-pain relief
This study tests if virtual yoga classes can help people with diabetes and gastroparesis (slow stomach emptying) feel better. It looks at whether yoga can ease symptoms like nausea, bloating, and stomach pain.
Columbus, OhioAges 18–65 - NCT07520136Recruiting
Yoga for Period Pain in Young Women
This study tests whether a structured yoga exercise program can reduce menstrual cramps (period pain) in healthy young women aged 18–25. If yoga helps, it could offer a natural way to manage pain without medication.
AnkaraAges 18–25 - NCT06724796Recruiting
Yoga for body image and eating habits in young women
This study looks at whether doing yoga can help young women feel better about their bodies and improve their eating habits. You'd join a yoga program and share your experiences through surveys.
Padova, ItalyAges 18–35 - NCT07082998Recruiting
Heated yoga vs. sauna for depression
This study compares heated yoga with sauna sessions to see which helps reduce depression. You'll also use a mindfulness app. Both treatments are meant to boost mood and well-being.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–65 - NCT06019169Recruiting
Yoga for Heart Failure: Improving Quality of Life
This study tests if practicing yoga can improve quality of life and well-being for people with stable heart failure. You can join whether you are new to yoga or have done a little before.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT06949007Recruiting
Yoga for persistent pain after torso surgery
This study tests whether yoga or a health education program can help reduce long-term pain that started after a torso surgery like a chest, breast, or abdominal operation. You must have had surgery at least 3 months ago with moderate pain, and be able to attend classes in person or virtually.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07166510Recruiting
Yoga and breathing to reduce burnout in healthcare workers
This study tests if yoga and special breathing exercises can help reduce burnout in healthcare workers who work in emergency departments or ambulance services. If you work in these areas and are feeling stressed, this might be a way to learn new stress-relief techniques.
BordeauxAges 18 years+ - NCT05946512Recruiting
Yoga breathing plus lung MRI measurements for post-COVID symptoms
This study uses breathing exercises from yoga and MRI (a scan of the body) measurements to see how well yoga breathing can improve ongoing breathing symptoms after COVID-19. It also compares results in a few other specific groups and healthy volunteers.
Innsbruck, TyrolAges 18–50
Hear when a new Yoga trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.
Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for yoga?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 98 recruiting yoga studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a yoga trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a yoga trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.