Yoga for overweight and obese women
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether yoga can help overweight and obese women lose weight and improve their health. It is a chance to learn a relaxing practice that may support your wellness goals.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are a woman between 18 and 65 years old.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 25 or higher.
- Your waist is wider than 88 cm (about 34.6 inches).
- Your waist-to-hip ratio is greater than 0.8.
- You are able to read and understand basic information and are willing to give consent.
- You do not have any condition that makes balance difficult, you have not had surgery in the last 6 months, and you are not currently on a special diet or exercising regularly.
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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