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Yogic Breathing and Meditation for Spinal Cord Injury

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Overseen ByAdrian Smith, BS
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham
Disqualifiers: Suicidal intent, Bedridden, others
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 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 Is on the Research Team?

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Hon Yuen, PhD

Principal Investigator

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for adults (18+) with spinal cord disorders who live in the community, can use a device for video calls, understand English, and follow simple instructions. People can't join if they're bedridden on continuous breathing support or already getting certain therapies that could affect results.

Inclusion Criteria

Access to the internet and an electronic device with videoconferencing capability
Able to set up virtual sessions with or without caregiver assistance
I have a disorder affecting my spinal cord.
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Exclusion Criteria

I am currently in therapy or another clinical trial that could affect this study's results.
Suicidal intent requiring emergency care
I am bedridden and need noninvasive breathing support all the time.

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Treatment

Participants engage in an 8-week, virtual, coach-guided yogic breathing and meditation program

8 weeks
16 sessions (virtual)

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for changes in depressive symptoms and overall well-being

8 weeks

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • Yogic Breathing and Meditation

Trial Overview

The study tests an 8-week virtual program of yogic breathing exercises and meditation, done twice weekly via Zoom with a coach. It aims to see if this improves breathing, fatigue, mood, and quality of life compared to usual care.

How Is the Trial Designed?

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Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: yogic breathing and meditationExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Find a Clinic Near You

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Lead Sponsor

Trials
1,677
Recruited
2,458,000+

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