Yoga as a treatment for major depression
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
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.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have been diagnosed with clinical depression (major depression).
- You are not currently taking any antidepressant medication.
- You are not currently in therapy (psychotherapy).
- You are not pregnant.
- You do not have a serious medical condition that would make it hard to practice yoga.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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