Yoga and heat study for mood improvement
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
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.
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Who can take part
- Between 18 and 65 years old
- Have moderate depression (score of 10-20 on a depression test)
- No more than 6 yoga classes in the past 6 months
- No recent fractures, joint surgery, or trouble walking
- No severe heart or lung disease, and not pregnant
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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