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COMPARE: Expanding first-line options for depression and matching treatments to patients: hatha yoga vs. behavioral therapy

Status: Recruiting
We are studying treatment options for people who have depression. One group will practice hatha yoga and the other will have behavioral therapy. All treatments are done virtually via telehealth (computer) with no in person clinic visits.
Sex: Male or Female
Age Group: 18 years and over
Inclusion Criteria:
• Symptoms of depression
• Able to read English or Spanish
• Live in states of NC, MA, MN, or RI
Exclusion Criteria:
• Bone fracture or joint surgery in the past 6 months
• Unable to walk
• Severe heart failure or lung disease
• Engaged in yoga practice or psychotherapy more than once in the past 4 weeks
• Currently pregnant
• Active suicidal or manic symptoms
Conditions:
Mental Health & Addiction
Keywords:
alternative therapies, Depression, yoga
Study Contact: Melissa Adkins-Hempel - adkin152@umn.edu
Principal Investigator: Sabine Schmid
IRB Number: SITE00001751