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N/ACompleted· 80 enrolled
Drug / intervention
hyperthermic yogabehavioral
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Mechanisms of Hyperthermic Yoga for the Treatment of Depression

Massachusetts General Hospital·interventional·Posted Nov 18, 2015·Updated Nov 20, 2025

In Brief

A clinical study evaluating hyperthermic yoga for Depression and Major Depressive Disorder. Completed, enrolled 80 participants across 1 site.

Detailed Summary

Study is a randomized controlled trial to assess the feasibility, acceptability, efficacy, and mechanisms of action of hyperthermic yoga versus a waitlist control for 80 medically healthy adults with mild to moderate depressive symptoms. The primary aim is to test the acceptability and feasibility of hyperthermic yoga as a treatment for depression. The secondary aim is to examine the effect size/efficacy of hyperthermic yoga for depressive symptoms. The tertiary aim is to explore physiological and psychological mechanisms of action.

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsDepression, Major Depressive Disorder
CountriesUnited States
CollaboratorsNational Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)

Timeline

N/ACompletedFinished
20162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
First PostedNov 18, 2015
Enrollment StartFeb 20, 2017
Primary CompletionDec 19, 2019
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 2.8 yearsPosted 10.6 years ago

Interventions

hyperthermic yogabehavioral

heated yoga, 90-minutes