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Yoga Classes for NICU Parents (YiN Trial)

N/A
Recruiting
Led By Sara Neches, MD
Research Sponsored by Seattle Children's Hospital
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Parents with any level of experience with yoga (none to regular practitioner)
Parent speaks and reads in either English or Spanish
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up administered at three time points: at randomization, after 3-weeks in the study, after 6-weeks at the conclusion of the study
Awards & highlights

YiN Trial Summary

This trial will test whether yoga can help decrease stress, anxiety, and depression in parents of critically ill neonates.

Eligible Conditions
  • Depression
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Stress Disorders
  • Premature Infants

YiN Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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Parents with any level of experience with yoga, from never trying it to practicing regularly.
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The parent can communicate and understand either English or Spanish.

YiN Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~administered at three time points: at randomization, after 3-weeks in the study, after 6-weeks at the conclusion of the study
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and administered at three time points: at randomization, after 3-weeks in the study, after 6-weeks at the conclusion of the study for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Change in parental depression, anxiety and stress score over time
Measure of NICU parent stress
Measure of parent-child bonding
Secondary outcome measures
Breastfeeding at discharge
Duration of participation in yoga classes
Infant Length of Stay
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YiN Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Yoga GroupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
In addition to usual care, the parents randomized to the intervention group will be provided a yoga mat and participate in 30-min online led yoga sessions done at least twice weekly at the parent's pace using a secure, virtual platform (website).
Group II: ControlActive Control1 Intervention
Parents will experience usual care including all available parental support as practiced in the specific site NICU.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Seattle Children's HospitalLead Sponsor
298 Previous Clinical Trials
5,216,696 Total Patients Enrolled
7 Trials studying Depression
840 Patients Enrolled for Depression
University of WashingtonOTHER
1,726 Previous Clinical Trials
1,821,277 Total Patients Enrolled
83 Trials studying Depression
87,960 Patients Enrolled for Depression
Sara Neches, MDPrincipal InvestigatorSeattle Children's Hospital

Media Library

Yoga Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05322161 — N/A
Depression Research Study Groups: Yoga Group, Control
Depression Clinical Trial 2023: Yoga Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05322161 — N/A
Yoga 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05322161 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Washington
How old are they?
18 - 65
What site did they apply to?
University of Washington
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Did not meet criteria
Met criteria
Recent research and studies
~11 spots leftby Mar 2025