RecruitingDepression DisordersDepression - Major Depressive DisorderDepression Disorder
Comparing the Efficacy of Heated Yoga and Sauna as a Treatment for Depression
Eligible age
18–65 yrs
Accepts
All genders
Locations
1 state
Healthy volunteers
No
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About this study
This project explores whether heated yoga, sauna, and a mindfulness app reduce depressive symptoms
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital
You may qualify if…
- ✓ 1. adults (18-65 years old)
- ✓ 2. Ability to provide informed consent
- ✓ 3. English language proficiency
- ✓ 4. PHQ-9 score \> 10, indicating at least moderate depressive symptoms 21
- ✓ 5. Must have filled out the waiver for the community-based partners prior to enrolling in the study\*
- ✓ 6. Individuals of childbearing potential must use an acceptable form of birth control
- ✓ 7. (if applicable) willingness to keep psychiatric medications and psychotherapy stable throughout the course of the study
- ✓ 8. Must be able to access mindfulness app on a device (i.e., smartphone, iPad, etc.)
You may not qualify if…
- ✕ 1. Pregnant or planning to become pregnant
- ✕ 2. Breast feeding
- ✕ 3. Active suicidal thinking (i.e., PHQ-9 item 9 ≥1 and a positive response to C-SSRS screener items 3, 4, 5, or 6)
- ✕ 4. Active eating disorders or substance use disorders within the past 12 months, as per the MINI
- ✕ 5. Primary OCD or PTSD, as per the MINI
- ✕ 6. History of bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders, as per the MINI
- ✕ 7. ≥25% drop in PHQ-9 score from screen to baseline
- ✕ 8. Under the influence or withdrawal of drugs or alcohol
Where it's recruiting
Massachusetts
Boston
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT07082998 · last updated 2025-11-13