Yogic Breathing Exercise and Meditation for People With Spinal Cord Disorders (NCT07655531) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Yogic Breathing Exercise and Meditation for People With Spinal Cord Disorders
United States30 participantsStarted 2026-06-15
Plain-language summary
The goal of the study is to understand how well yogic breathing exercise and meditation improves breathing, fatigue, emotional well-being and quality of life in people with spinal cord disorders.
Aim 1. Evaluate the efficacy of an 8-week, virtual, coach-guided yogic breathing and meditation (YBM) program on QoL and mental health in people with spinal cord disorders.
This study will include completing several questionnaires 3 times, 8 weeks of participating in 2 sessions per week of yogic breathing exercise and meditation via Zoom and being interviewed once at the completion of the 8-week program.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 89 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* spinal cord disorders
* community-dwelling adults aged ≥ 18 years
* able to follow simple, three-step verbal instructions (e.g., close your eyes, open your mouth, close your mouth)
* access to the internet and an electronic device with videoconferencing capability
* able to set up virtual sessions with/without caregiver assistance
* sufficient English language proficiency to provide consent for study participation and complete self-report questionnaires
Exclusion Criteria:
* suicidal intent requiring emergency care
* bedridden with continuous use of noninvasive ventilation
* participating in weekly pulmonary PT, psychological therapy, or a clinical trial that could affect proposed study outcomes.
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.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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.
What they're measuring
1
Depressive symptoms as assessed by the PHQ-9
Timeframe: change from baseline in depressive symptoms at 8 and 16 weeks
2
Patient health questionnaire (PHQ-9)
Timeframe: baseline, post-program (8th week), and 16th week