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A Randomized Control Trial Treating Depression With Yoga and Coherent Breathing Versus Walking in Veterans

An interventional study of yoga and walking in Depressive Disorder, Major and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development. Terminated at 1 site in United States. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 65 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2025-05-11.

Sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment

Why this study was terminated
Enrollment was far from meeting target expectations, and the PO did not believe the study could achieve numbers before the end of the award

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Phase
Not applicable
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
2
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
18 Years to 65 Years
Sex
All
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Where this study stands

Counted across the records on this site · 2026-11-13

Among 25 studies in Depressive Disorder, Major by VA Office of Research and Development — 7 open to participants now, 7 under way, 1 of them phase 3. Depressive Disorder, Major · VA Office of Research and Development.

Enrollment
23rd of 24
2 · median 112
Started
2022
with 2 others
No phase
17 of 25
5 open now
Registered
11th of 25
by date

Among the 25 studies in Depressive Disorder, Major by VA Office of Research and Development, this one is the 23rd largest by enrollment of the 24 interventional ones that give a count, is one of 3 that started in 2022, is one of 17 with no phase, and was the 11th registered.

Depressive Disorder, Major

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Who these studies take

Of the 412 Depressive Disorder, Major studies recruiting now, 93 (23%) set no upper age limit and 293 (71%) stop at 75 or younger; 55 take children under 18; 98 take healthy volunteers.

This study: 18 Years to 65 Years · all sexes · no healthy volunteers.

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Study summary

The proposed study addresses a gap regarding the need for effective Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) treatments and the 40% of individuals treated with antidepressant medications that do not achieve full remission. This study tests a novel approach for treating MDD in a Randomized Control Trial (RTC) using yoga versus walking interventions to correct an imbalance in the Autonomic Nervous System; an over active Sympathetic Nervous System (fight or flight) an underactive Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS) (rest, renewal and social engagement) and associated under activity in the neurotransmitter, gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA). This novel approach is complimentary to the use of antidepressant medications that primarily target the monoamine systems. Low activity in the PNS and GABA systems are also found in MDD, PTSD, and Alcohol Use Disorder, disorders representing a high healthcare burden in the Veteran population. This intervention has potential to provide relief for MDD and other disorders relevant the Veteran population

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Suspension of all non-essential research due to Corona Virus Disease (COVID)

Overview The study tests the hypothesis that an imbalance in the autonomic nervous system with to much sympathetic tone (Fight or Flight) and to little parasympathetic tone (rest, renewal and social engagement) and associated low activity in the neurotransmitter gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) is associated with negative emotional states and may be a crucial underlying link between negative emotions and poor health such that the correction of these imbalances will be associated with decreased depressive symptoms in Veterans with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). Study Design: This is a Phase 2, longitudinal, efficacy, randomized controlled trial. Veterans with MDD will be evaluated for eligibility and randomized to 12-week intervention providing two-sessions per week of either an intervention of yoga and coherent breathing at five breaths per minute or walking at 2.5 miles an hour, such that the groups are matched for metabolic demand, interaction with research staff and group effect. Depression scales will be collected at baseline and weeks 4, 8, and 12. Mood scales and RSA will be collected at baseline and pre and post interventions at weeks 4, 8, and 12. Magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) data for thalamic GABA levels will be collected at baseline (Scan 1), after the 12-week intervention (Scan 2) which is immediately followed by the assigned intervention and Scan 3. The primary outcome measure is depression symptoms assessed using established rating scales. The secondary outcome measure is the thalamic GABA levels. The tertiary outcome measure is Respiratory Sinus Arrhythmia (RSA), a measure of high frequency Heart Rate Variability and a marker of parasympathetic tone. Evaluations are designed to address changes over the course of the study, and acute changes before and after interventions at week 4, 8, and 12 evaluations. Instruments: Depression scales include the Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression-17 (HDRS) and the Beck Depression Inventory II (BDI-II). Mood scales include the Spielberger State -Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) and the Exercise -Induced Feeling Inventory (EIFI). Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) scales include the Clinician Administered Posttraumatic Stress Scale (CAPS) and the PTSD Check List - Civilian (PCL-C). Inclusion Criteria: The study will include 18 to 65 year old males and females Veterans with a current diagnosis of MDD who have a HDRS scores to 14 at screening. If subjects have been taking a stable dose of antidepressants that target a monoamine system for at least three months with no anticipated changes during the study, they will be allowed to continue their medication. Exclusion Criteria: The following are not allowed: history of psychosis or bipolar illness; history of suicidal ideation with intent in the last year; current mind-body practice (e.g., yoga, Tai Chi, Qigong, breathing practices, or meditation); more than three current criteria for Alcohol or Substance Use Disorder using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-V) criteria; a current Substance Use Disorder, a neurologic or medical condition that could compromise subject safety or the integrity of the study. Blinding: Individuals scoring the depression scales, or analyzing the MRS and RSA data will be blind to group assignment. Hypothesis: I.a: The yoga group but not the walking group will show decreased in depressive symptoms on the HDRS and BDI-II from screening to week 12. 1.b: Subjects who are still depressed at baseline despite treatment with a stable dose (> 3 months) of antidepressants treatment will show decreased depressive symptoms in the yoga but not the walking group. 1.c: If present at baseline, there will be a greater decrease in PTSD symptoms on the CAPS in the yoga compared to the walking group. 2: There will be an increase in GABA levels over the course of the three scans in the yoga but not the walking group. 3: Over the course of the intervention and from pre to post-intervention at weeks 4, 8, and 12 there will be an improvement in the mood scales (STAI and EIFI), and increase in RSA in the yoga but not the walking group.

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Conditions studied

  • Depressive Disorder, Major
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Keywords

  • Depressive Disorder, Major
  • yoga
  • breathing exercise
  • parasympathetic
  • anxiety
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • polyvagal
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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years to 65 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

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Inclusion criteria

  • Fluent in English
  • Understands the risks and benefits of the study as listed in the Post Consent Quiz
  • Females must agree to use an acceptable form of [Human Subjects]
  • Females are not pregnant and do not intend to become pregnant during the study
  • Meets criteria for MDD on the Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI)
  • Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HDRS) scores to 14 at screening
  • If subjects have been taking antidepressants that target a monoamine system, the dose has been stable for at least three months with no anticipated changes during the study
  • If subjects have been in a stable form of psychotherapy for three months, with no anticipated changes in their psychotherapy during the study (this would exclude time-limited manual-driven therapies such Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
  • Reliable contact information provided
  • Has completed all required screening instruments and evaluations

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • History of psychosis
  • History of bipolar illness
  • History of suicidal ideation with intent and or a suicide attempt in the last year
  • Desire to be treated for MDD with a new treatment during the study such as pharmacotherapy, somatic therapy or psychotherapy
  • Current mind-body practice defined as more than 6 one-hour sessions in the last 6 months

    • yoga
    • Tai Chi
    • Qigong
    • breathing practices, or meditation
  • Participates in physical exercise > 5 hours/week that is equivalent to or greater than 6 metabolic equivalents (METs) in intensity
  • Has been treated psychotropic medications such as mood stabilizers

    • Valproic Acid
    • Carbamazepine
    • Lithium
  • Benzodiazepines or pain medication other than Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS) in the last three months except for procedure related pain management

    • dental procedures
  • Has more than three current criteria for Alcohol or Substance Use Disorder using criteria
  • Has a neurologic or medical condition that in the opinion of the PI could compromise subject safety or the integrity of the study
  • In the opinion of the PI, would not be expected to complete the study, or their participation would be jeopardized subject safety or the integrity of the study
  • Has an Axis-I diagnosis, other than depression except as listed, that in the opinion of the PI would interfere with the subject's participation in this study
  • Anxiety disorders with current symptoms that would impair participation in the study

    • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) or agoraphobia that would prevent intervention attendance
    • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder with dissociation or flashbacks that could be triggered by the yoga intervention
    • Claustrophobia that would prevent scanning
  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) with greater than 30 minutes loss of consciousness
  • Must have a period of 48 hours of no alcohol use and 24 hours of no nicotine use on the Timeline Followback (TLFB) to participate in scanning given the effects of tobacco smoke and alcohol consumption on the GABA system
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DSM diagnostic criteria

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Study design

Phase
Not applicable
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Single (Outcomes assessor)
Enrollment
2 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    Iyengar yoga and coherent breathing

    The yoga intervention consists of Iyengar yoga method and coherent breathing sessions for 90 minutes twice a week or a maximum of 24 interventions over the 12 week intervention.

    Behavioral: yoga

  • Active comparator
    Walking

    The walking intervention consists of walking sessions at 2.5 miles an hour on a flat surface for 60 minutes twice a week or a maximum of 24 interventions over the 12 week intervention.

    Behavioral: walking

Interventions

  • Behavioralyoga

    The yoga intervention consists of Iyengar yoga method and coherent breathing sessions for 90 minutes twice a week or a maximum of 24 interventions over the 12 week intervention.

  • Behavioralwalking

    The walking intervention consists of walking sessions at 2.5 miles an hour on a flat surface for 60 minutes twice a week or a maximum of 24 interventions over the 12 week intervention.

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Hamilton Depression Rating Scales Change

    The Hamilton Depression Rating Scale for Depression is a clinician administered scale used to assess depressive symptoms. A 17-item clinician administered scale. The maximum score being 52. Scores of 0-7 are considered as being normal, 8-16 suggest mild depression, 17-23 moderate depression and scores over 24 are indicative of severe depression. A score of 0-7 is generally accepted to be within the normal), while a score of 20 or higher (indicating at least moderate severity) is usually required for entry into a clinical trial.

    Time frame: Screening, week 4, week 8, week 12

Secondary outcomes

  1. Gamma Amino Butyric Acid (GABA) Change

    Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS) will be used to measure GAB levels in the left thalamus Scan 1 prior to randomization, Scan 2 after the 12-week intervention, immediately after Scan 2 there will be a yoga or walking intervention determined by group assignment that will be immediately followed by Scan 3. Participation in the study maybe up to 22 weeks due to the need to scan females who are cycling in the first half of their menstrual cycle.

    Time frame: 12 weeks, up to 22 weeks

Other outcomes

  1. Respiratory Sinus Arrhythmia (RSA)

    Electrocardiogram data will be obtained at rest, during a 3 minute aerobic step test and during recovery for RSA analysis at the above times. RSA measures the vagal component of heart rate variability. It is a marker of parasympathetic activity.

    Time frame: Before Scans 1-3, before and after the week 4, 8, and 12 evaluations

  2. Clinician Administered Posttraumatic Stress Scale (CAPS)

    This is an exploratory measure. Clinician Administered Posttraumatic Stress Scale (CAPS) is a clinician administered interview to diagnose the severity of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Decreasing CAPS scores are a marker of decreasing PTSD symptoms. CAPS scores of greater than or equal to 20 indicate at least mild PTSD.

    Time frame: Screening and week 12 evaluation

  3. State Trait Anxiety Inventory-State (STAI)

    The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) is a self-administered instrument designed for serial assessment of state anxiety. It has 20 items and is rated on a 4-point scale. Responses for the scale assess intensity of current feelings "at this moment": 1) not at all, 2) somewhat, 3) moderately so, and 4) very much so. The range of scores is 20-80 with higher scores indicating higher anxiety.

    Time frame: Screening, and pre and post the week 4, 8, and 12 evaluations

  4. Exercise Induced Feeling Inventory (EIFI)

    Exercise-Induced Feeling Inventory (EIFI) is a self-administered instrument designed to assess four distinct feeling states associated with bouts of physical activity. It consists of 12 items that capture 4 distinct feeling states: Revitalization, Tranquility, Positive Engagement, and Physical Exhaustion. Improvements are associated with increased scores on Revitalization, Tranquility, Positive Engagement, and decreased scores on Physical Exhaustion. All items are scored on a 5-point scale anchored from 0 (do not feel) to 4 (feel very strongly). The range of scores is 0-48 with higher scores on the EFI total and subscales indicate more positive mood states, except on the Physical Exhaustion subscale where high scores indicate greater physical exhaustion.

    Time frame: Screening, and pre and post the week 4, 8, and 12 evaluations

  5. Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Inventory

    The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) is a self-reported questionnaire which assesses sleep quality and disturbances over a 1-month time interval. The PSQI consists of 24 questions or items measuring seven dimensions from 0 (best) to 3 (worst): subjective sleep quality, sleep latency, sleep duration, habitual sleep efficiency, sleep disturbances, use of sleeping medication, and daytime dysfunction. The sum of scores for these seven components yields one global score from 0 to 21, with 0-4 indicating "good" sleep and 5-21 indicating "poor" sleep.

    Time frame: Obtained at screening, and weeks 4, 8, and 12 evaluations.

  6. Beck Depression Inventory II (BDI-II)

    Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II) is a 21-item self-administered instrument designed for the assessment of depressive symptoms, with higher scores reflecting greater severity. The items are scored on a 4-point scale where answers are assigned a point value from zero to three. Minimal Depression: Zero - 13; Mild Depression: 14 - 19; Moderate Depression: 20 - 28; Severe Depression: 29 - 63

    Time frame: Screening, weeks 4, 8, 12 evaluations

  7. Post Traumatic Check List - Civilian (PCL)

    PTSD Check List - Civilian (PCL-5) is a 20-item self-administered scale and is rated on a 5-point scale (0="Not at all" to 4= "Extremely") corresponding to Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) IV criteria for PTSD. Because not all Veterans have combat experience and not all trauma is from a military experience, the civilian version of the PCL will be used. A total symptom severity score (range - 0-80) is obtained by summing the scores for each of the 20 items

    Time frame: Screening, and weeks 4, 8, 12 evaluations

  8. Brief Pain Inventory (BPI)

    Brief Pain Inventory (BPI) consists of 9 items rated on an eleven point Likert Scale of pain intensity (0-10) will be used to assess pain over the last 24 hours. The range of scores is 0-90 with higher total scores indicate greater severity and impact of pain.

    Time frame: Weeks 4, 8, 12 evaluations.

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Results

Posted May 11, 2025
Limitations and caveats
COVID forced the study to have virtual interventions which affected enrollment. Early termination leading to only one participant per study arm prevented analysis.

Participant flow

Participant flow — Overall Study
MilestoneIyengar Yoga and Coherent BreathingWalking
Started11
Completed11
Not completed00

Outcome measures

PrimaryHamilton Depression Rating Scales Change

The Hamilton Depression Rating Scale for Depression is a clinician administered scale used to assess depressive symptoms. A 17-item clinician administered scale. The maximum score being 52. Scores of 0-7 are considered as being normal, 8-16 suggest mild depression, 17-23 moderate depression and scores over 24 are indicative of severe depression. A score of 0-7 is generally accepted to be within the normal), while a score of 20 or higher (indicating at least moderate severity) is usually required for entry into a clinical trial.

Time frame:
Screening, week 4, week 8, week 12
Reported as:
Number · units on a scale
Hamilton Depression Rating Scales Change
units on a scaleIyengar Yoga and Coherent BreathingWalking
Screening2717
Week 4165
Week 813—
Week 1216—
SecondaryGamma Amino Butyric Acid (GABA) Change

Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS) will be used to measure GAB levels in the left thalamus Scan 1 prior to randomization, Scan 2 after the 12-week intervention, immediately after Scan 2 there will be a yoga or walking intervention determined by group assignment that will be immediately followed by Scan 3. Participation in the study maybe up to 22 weeks due to the need to scan females who are cycling in the first half of their menstrual cycle.

Time frame:
12 weeks, up to 22 weeks

No measurements were reported for this outcome.

Other pre-specifiedRespiratory Sinus Arrhythmia (RSA)

Electrocardiogram data will be obtained at rest, during a 3 minute aerobic step test and during recovery for RSA analysis at the above times. RSA measures the vagal component of heart rate variability. It is a marker of parasympathetic activity.

Time frame:
Before Scans 1-3, before and after the week 4, 8, and 12 evaluations

No measurements were reported for this outcome.

Other pre-specifiedClinician Administered Posttraumatic Stress Scale (CAPS)

This is an exploratory measure. Clinician Administered Posttraumatic Stress Scale (CAPS) is a clinician administered interview to diagnose the severity of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Decreasing CAPS scores are a marker of decreasing PTSD symptoms. CAPS scores of greater than or equal to 20 indicate at least mild PTSD.

Time frame:
Screening and week 12 evaluation

No measurements were reported for this outcome.

Other pre-specifiedState Trait Anxiety Inventory-State (STAI)

The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) is a self-administered instrument designed for serial assessment of state anxiety. It has 20 items and is rated on a 4-point scale. Responses for the scale assess intensity of current feelings "at this moment": 1) not at all, 2) somewhat, 3) moderately so, and 4) very much so. The range of scores is 20-80 with higher scores indicating higher anxiety.

Time frame:
Screening, and pre and post the week 4, 8, and 12 evaluations
Reported as:
Number · units on a scale
State Trait Anxiety Inventory-State (STAI)
units on a scaleIyengar Yoga and Coherent BreathingWalking
Screening4640
Pre-Week 44043
Post-Week 43632
Pre-Week 844—
Post-Week 841—
Pre-Week 1237—
Post-Week 1245—
Other pre-specifiedExercise Induced Feeling Inventory (EIFI)

Exercise-Induced Feeling Inventory (EIFI) is a self-administered instrument designed to assess four distinct feeling states associated with bouts of physical activity. It consists of 12 items that capture 4 distinct feeling states: Revitalization, Tranquility, Positive Engagement, and Physical Exhaustion. Improvements are associated with increased scores on Revitalization, Tranquility, Positive Engagement, and decreased scores on Physical Exhaustion. All items are scored on a 5-point scale anchored from 0 (do not feel) to 4 (feel very strongly). The range of scores is 0-48 with higher scores on the EFI total and subscales indicate more positive mood states, except on the Physical Exhaustion subscale where high scores indicate greater physical exhaustion.

Time frame:
Screening, and pre and post the week 4, 8, and 12 evaluations
Reported as:
Number · units on a scale
Exercise Induced Feeling Inventory (EIFI)
units on a scaleIyengar Yoga and Coherent BreathingWalking
Screening1916
Pre-Week 41210
Post-Week 41313
Pre-Week 822—
Post-Week 825—
Pre-Week 1217—
Post-Week 1219—
Other pre-specifiedPittsburgh Sleep Quality Inventory

The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) is a self-reported questionnaire which assesses sleep quality and disturbances over a 1-month time interval. The PSQI consists of 24 questions or items measuring seven dimensions from 0 (best) to 3 (worst): subjective sleep quality, sleep latency, sleep duration, habitual sleep efficiency, sleep disturbances, use of sleeping medication, and daytime dysfunction. The sum of scores for these seven components yields one global score from 0 to 21, with 0-4 indicating "good" sleep and 5-21 indicating "poor" sleep.

Time frame:
Obtained at screening, and weeks 4, 8, and 12 evaluations.
Reported as:
Number · units on a scale
Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Inventory
units on a scaleIyengar Yoga and Coherent BreathingWalking
Screening1414
Week 476
Week 88—
Week 127—
Other pre-specifiedBeck Depression Inventory II (BDI-II)

Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II) is a 21-item self-administered instrument designed for the assessment of depressive symptoms, with higher scores reflecting greater severity. The items are scored on a 4-point scale where answers are assigned a point value from zero to three. Minimal Depression: Zero - 13; Mild Depression: 14 - 19; Moderate Depression: 20 - 28; Severe Depression: 29 - 63

Time frame:
Screening, weeks 4, 8, 12 evaluations
Reported as:
Number · units on a scale
Beck Depression Inventory II (BDI-II)
units on a scaleIyengar Yoga and Coherent BreathingWalking
Screening3125
Week 42516
Week 835—
Week 1232—
Other pre-specifiedPost Traumatic Check List - Civilian (PCL)

PTSD Check List - Civilian (PCL-5) is a 20-item self-administered scale and is rated on a 5-point scale (0="Not at all" to 4= "Extremely") corresponding to Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) IV criteria for PTSD. Because not all Veterans have combat experience and not all trauma is from a military experience, the civilian version of the PCL will be used. A total symptom severity score (range - 0-80) is obtained by summing the scores for each of the 20 items

Time frame:
Screening, and weeks 4, 8, 12 evaluations
Reported as:
Number · units on a scale
Post Traumatic Check List - Civilian (PCL)
units on a scaleIyengar Yoga and Coherent BreathingWalking
Screening4443
Week 44136
Week 857—
Week 1255—
Other pre-specifiedBrief Pain Inventory (BPI)

Brief Pain Inventory (BPI) consists of 9 items rated on an eleven point Likert Scale of pain intensity (0-10) will be used to assess pain over the last 24 hours. The range of scores is 0-90 with higher total scores indicate greater severity and impact of pain.

Time frame:
Weeks 4, 8, 12 evaluations.
Reported as:
Number · units on a scale
Brief Pain Inventory (BPI)
units on a scaleIyengar Yoga and Coherent BreathingWalking
Week 4420
Week 851—
Week 1249—

Adverse events

Collected over While participants were to be screened weekly for Adverse Events (to include the 12-week intervention and follow-up calls at 2 and 6 months post-intervention) they were actually monitored/assessed for a shorter duration of time. The participant in the yoga arm was followed weekly throughout the 12-week intervention, and the participant in the walking arm was followed weekly for 7 weeks until lost to follow-up due to their personal scheduling constraints.. Non-serious events are listed at a 0% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
Iyengar Yoga and Coherent Breathing0/1 (0%)0/1 (0%)0/1 (0%)
Walking0/1 (0%)0/1 (0%)0/1 (0%)

Baseline characteristics

study was terminated due to extremely low enrollment

Age, Categorical
Age, Categorical(Participants)Iyengar Yoga and Coherent BreathingWalkingTotal
<=18 years000
Between 18 and 65 years112
>=65 years000
Age, Continuous
Age, Continuous(years)Iyengar Yoga and Coherent BreathingWalkingTotal
Mean39 (39 to 39)54 (54 to 54)46.5 (39 to 54)
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)Iyengar Yoga and Coherent BreathingWalkingTotal
Female011
Male101
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)(Participants)Iyengar Yoga and Coherent BreathingWalkingTotal
Hispanic or Latino000
Not Hispanic or Latino112
Unknown or Not Reported000
Region of Enrollment
Region of Enrollment(Participants)Iyengar Yoga and Coherent BreathingWalkingTotal
United States112
Hamilton Depression Rating Scales
Hamilton Depression Rating Scales(units on a scale)Iyengar Yoga and Coherent BreathingWalkingTotal
Mean26 (26 to 26)17 (17 to 17)21.5 (17 to 26)
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Study locations

1 site
  • VA Bedford HealthCare System, Bedford, MA
    Bedford, Massachusetts 01730-1114, United States
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References and documents

Study documents

PDFs hosted by the registry, ClinicalTrials.gov.

Individual participant data

Plan to share: Yes — Mechanisms for public access to final data sets underlying publications from this research: A limited Dataset (LDS) will be created and shard pursuant to a Data Use Agreement (DUA) appropriately limiting use of the dataset and prohibiting the recipient form identifying or re-identifying (or taking steps to identify or re-identify) any individual whose data are included in the data set.

Time frame: Final data sets will be available electronically after publication of the hypotheses or 5 years after protocol completion.

Access criteria: Data will be provided to qualified researchers after the written request of their data use plan is approved in writing by the Bedford VA research office. Original research team members are allowed to review potential publications to assure final data set use is consistent with collection circumstances. Member that review potential publications will be included as authors.

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Timeline

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
ElapsedEstimatedEstimated, not yet reached

Ran from Jan 2022 to primary completion in Jun 2022, 5 months.

Results were first posted in May 2025, 2 years 10 months after primary completion.

How these figures are worked out, and which studies are left out of them.

Registered
Mar 28, 2018
First posted
Apr 5, 2018
StartActual
Jan 11, 2022
Primary completionActual
Jun 15, 2022
CompletionActual
Jun 15, 2022
Results first posted
May 11, 2025
Last update
May 11, 2025
What these dates mean
Start.
When the first participant enrolled; while estimated, when the study expects to open to recruitment.
Primary completion.
When the last participant was examined or treated to collect data for the study's main question, its primary outcome. A study that stopped early gives the date its data collection stopped.
Completion.
When the last participant's last visit took place, for every outcome, secondary ones and side effects included: the end of the study. Often later than primary completion, sometimes the same day.
Actual and Est.
Actual means the registry says the date has happened. Est. (estimated) is a date the sponsor plans or expects. It can still move, and the sponsor is expected to change it to actual once it has passed.
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on May 11, 2025, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT03489122
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Apr 5, 2018
Start date
Jan 11, 2022
Primary completion
Jun 15, 2022
Completion
Jun 15, 2022
Results posted
May 11, 2025
Last update
May 11, 2025

Study contacts

Chris C Streeter, MD
principal investigator · VA Bedford HealthCare System, Bedford, MA

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
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