Using remote yoga to help with long-term weight loss
A remote-based yoga intervention for improving long-term weight loss
['FUNDING_R01'] · MIRIAM HOSPITAL · NIH-10880518
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
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | MIRIAM HOSPITAL (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (PROVIDENCE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10880518 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults over 21 years old who are seeking to lose weight and maintain that loss through innovative methods.
Not a fit: Patients who are not interested in or unable to participate in remote interventions or yoga may not benefit from this research.
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 performed: 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
PROVIDENCE, UNITED STATES
- MIRIAM HOSPITAL — PROVIDENCE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: UNICK, JESSICA L — MIRIAM HOSPITAL
- Study coordinator: UNICK, JESSICA L
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 below.