Virtual Yoga for Gastroparesis
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The purpose of this study is to investigate the potential benefits of an online yoga module for patients with gastroparesis. Specifically, the study aims to:
1. Evaluate the Impact of Yoga Practices: Examine whether practicing yoga, including pranayama (breathing techniques), mindfulness meditation, and guided relaxation, can help reduce symptoms of gastroparesis, such as nausea, vomiting, bloating, and abdominal pain.
2. Assess Psychological Factors: Determine if the yoga intervention can improve associated psychological factors, including mental well-being, sleep quality, and overall quality of life for individuals with gastroparesis.
3. Provide Evidence-Based Insights: Contribute to the evidence base on the effectiveness of non-pharmacological treatments like yoga in managing gastroparesis, which may offer an additional, accessible management option for patients.
Who Is on the Research Team?
Subhankar CHAKRABORTY, MD, Ph.D.
Principal Investigator
Ohio State University
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for people diagnosed with gastroparesis, a condition that slows stomach emptying and causes symptoms like nausea, vomiting, bloating, or abdominal pain. Participants should be able to join online yoga sessions.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Virtual Yoga
Trial Overview
The study tests whether doing virtual yoga—including breathing exercises, meditation, and relaxation—can help reduce digestive symptoms and improve mental well-being in people with gastroparesis.
How Is the Trial Designed?
2
Treatment groups
Active Control
Participants in this group will start Virtual Yoga sessions after completion of baseline surveys. The Yoga sessions will last for 12 weeks.
This group will wait for 12 weeks after enrollment to begin virtual Yoga sessions. They will complete the baseline surveys as in Arm 1 and during the waitlist period will continue completing periodic electronic surveys. After the waiting period they will also complete 12 weeks of Virtual Yoga sessions.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Ohio State University
Lead Sponsor
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