CompletedNot Applicable

Comparing Behavior Therapy and Yoga for Treating Depression Among Adults

United States520 participantsStarted 2023-02-13

Plain-language summary

This is a parallel group study design. The investigators propose to compare an online, synchronous group-based yoga intervention developed for individuals with depression to an online, synchronous individualized, evidence-based behavioral therapy for depression, or Brief Behavioral Activation Treatment for Depression (BA). This study is a multi-site randomized trial of adults with clinically significant depressive symptoms. Participants (N=518) will be randomized in an equal allocation ratio (i.e., 1:1) across two intervention groups: yoga and BA. Interventions will be provided over a 12-week period and assessments will occur at baseline (week 0), week 6, week 12, week 18, and week 24.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. Aged 18 years old or older
. Depressive symptoms at study entry (PHQ-9≥10)
. Provides informed consent
. Able to read and understand English or Spanish.
. Live in NC, MA, MN, or RI
. Has a healthcare provider (a primary care provider, clinic, or mental health care provider) whom the participant could contact if medical care were needed

Exclusion criteria

. PHQ-9 \> 20

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1This trial compared behavior therapy to yoga for treating depression — since it's now completed, has the results data been published, and what did it find about which approach worked better for reducing depression symptoms as measured by the PHQ-9 scale?
2Given that this was a Phase N/A study comparing two non-medication approaches, what does my doctor think about whether behavior therapy or yoga could be a realistic option for managing my depression, either instead of or alongside medication?
3Since this trial is already completed and no longer enrolling, are there similar active studies comparing non-drug treatments for depression that I might be eligible to discuss with my care team?
4Both behavior therapy and yoga require consistent time and effort — based on what my doctor knows about these approaches and my specific situation, which one might be a better fit for my lifestyle and the severity of my depression?
5Would my doctor recommend looking into the results of this trial before deciding on a treatment plan, and how much weight should I give a completed study like this when weighing my options against standard treatments?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.