Culturally adapted yoga program to reduce sitting and improve wellbeing in Black adults

Harmony & Health: A Culturally Adapted Mindbody Intervention to Reduce Sitting Time and Improve Psychosocial Wellbeing in Black Adults

This study is testing a special yoga program designed for Black adults to see if it can help them sit less and feel better overall.

Quick facts

• Phase: Not applicable
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 250 (estimated)
• Ages: 18 Years to 18 Years
• Sex: All
• Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center (Academic / other)
• Locations: 1 site (Houston, Texas)
• Trial ID: NCT05922943 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This community-based intervention aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a culturally adapted yoga program called Harmony & Health (HH) in reducing sitting time and increasing physical activity among insufficiently active Black adults in Houston. The study will compare participants in the HH program to those in an attention control group over a 9-week period, assessing changes in physical activity and psychosocial wellbeing. Secondary objectives include examining the long-term benefits of the intervention and identifying barriers and facilitators to its implementation using mixed-methods approaches.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are Black adults aged 18 and older who are insufficiently active, reporting less than 90 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity per week and sedentary for 6 or more hours a day.

Not a fit: Patients who are highly active, practicing yoga, or have contraindications to physical activity may not benefit from this intervention.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly enhance physical activity levels and psychosocial wellbeing in Black adults, leading to improved health outcomes.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with culturally tailored interventions aimed at increasing physical activity and improving wellbeing, suggesting that this approach may be effective.

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Adults ≥18 years old
2. Self-identify as Black or African American
3. Self-reports MVPA \<150 minutes/week
4. Self-reports sedentary time ≥6 hours/ day
5. Body mass index \[BMI\] ≥25.0 kg/m2 based on self-reported height and weight (and verified at baseline)
6. Able to pass the modified Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) or provide physician's clearance to participate
7. Willing to be randomized to intervention or control
8. Comfortable participating in group-based physical activity
9. Able to read, speak, and write in English
10. Able to provide written informed consent without assistance

Exclusion Criteria:

1. \< 18 years old
2. Self-reports MVPA .150 minutes/week
3. Self-reports sedentary time \<6 hours/day
4. Not classified as overweight or obese (BMI \<25.0 kg/m2)
5. Absolute contraindications to unassisted physical activity (e.g. acute MI, orthopedic and musculoskeletal limitations)
6. Practicing yoga or enrolled in another program targeting physical activity, sedentary behavior, or weight loss in the last 6 months
7. Previously participated in Harmony \& Health
8. Pregnant or planning to become pregnant in the next 6 months
9. Planning to move from the Houston area within the next 6 months

Where this trial is running

Houston, Texas

• M D Anderson Cancer Center — Houston, Texas, United States (Recruiting)

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Scherezade Mama, DRPH — M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
• Study coordinator: Scherezade Mama, DRPH

Conditions Psychosocial