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Virtual Yoga for Gastroparesis

SC
Overseen BySUBHANKAR CHAKRABORTY, M.D., Ph.D.
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: Ohio State University
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

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?

SC

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

I have moderate or worse symptoms of gastroparesis.
I have diabetes and gastroparesis confirmed by a delayed gastric emptying test.

Exclusion Criteria

I currently have active inflammatory bowel disease.
Presence of severe comorbid conditions (e.g., advanced cardiovascular or respiratory disease) that could interfere with participation in the yoga intervention
I have had abdominal surgery in the past 3 months.
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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

Group I: Yoga GroupActive Control1 Intervention
Group II: Waitlist groupActive Control1 Intervention

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Ohio State University

Lead Sponsor

Trials
891
Recruited
2,659,000+