Using remote yoga to help with long-term weight loss
Official title: A remote-based yoga intervention for improving long-term weight loss
Funded at Miriam Hospital · NIH-10880518 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how adding a remote yoga program can help people who are trying to lose weight online stick to their goals better and keep the weight off for the long haul.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Miriam Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project start | July 3, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $604,510 |
| NIH project number | 5R01AT011868-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10880518 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adults over 21 years old who are seeking to lose weight and maintain that loss through innovative methods.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not interested in or unable to participate in remote interventions or yoga may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how a remote-based yoga program can enhance long-term weight loss for individuals participating in internet-delivered weight loss programs. By integrating yoga into these programs, the study aims to address common barriers to weight loss, such as geographical limitations and high costs. Participants will engage in yoga practices designed to improve self-regulatory skills, which are crucial for maintaining weight loss over time. The study will also explore the mechanisms by which yoga influences weight management outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide a novel and effective approach for individuals struggling to maintain weight loss through traditional methods.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been limited studies combining yoga with weight loss treatment, initial findings suggest promise, though this approach remains largely untested on a larger scale.
Where this research is happening
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Miriam Hospital
Providence, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Unick, Jessica L — Miriam Hospital
- Study coordinator: Unick, Jessica L
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.