Feasibility of a Prenatal Yoga Mobile App in African American Pregnant Women (NCT06353113) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Feasibility of a Prenatal Yoga Mobile App in African American Pregnant Women
United States50 participantsStarted 2025-04-18
Plain-language summary
The goal of this research is to test if a prenatal yoga app can improve well-being in African American/Black (AA) pregnant women. The main questions it aims to answer are:
1. Is the Down Dog prenatal yoga app feasible for AA pregnant women?
2. How does mental and physical health change after using the Down Dog app for 12-weeks?
3. What cultural adaptations to the Down Dog app are needed?
The study lasts for 12 weeks and participants are asked to:
* do prenatal yoga with the app for at least 20 min/day, three days/week, from home
* wear a Garmin Vivosmart 5 watch daily
* complete four online surveys
* complete an optional virtual interview
This project aims to advance public health by contributing to a broader understanding of how prenatal yoga can support the health and well-being of AA pregnant women and promote optimal maternal and child health outcomes.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 46 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria
Participants will be included in the study if they:
* Are 18-46 years of age (childbearing age)
* Reside in San Diego Metropolitan Area
* Speak English
* Are between 13-28 weeks when intervention starts
* Are primiparous (giving birth for the first time)
* Have a singleton pregnancy (pregnant with only one baby)
* Are yoga naive (\<60 min/month for past 6 months)
* Have access to smartphone/mobile device
* Willing to wear a wrist worn fitness tracker for the duration of the study
* Willing to download and use 3 mobile apps for the duration of the study
* Identify as Black or African American
* Return a completed Physical Activity Readiness Medical Examination (PARmed-X) for Pregnancy form (HCP approves participation in prenatal PA program before beginning intervention)
Exclusion Criteria:
* High-risk pregnancy
* Severe psychiatric disorder or substance abuse
* Denial of physical activity participation from physician
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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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?
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