Movement program to enhance wellbeing in Black adults in Northeast Texas

Harmony & Health: Feasibility of a Movement Intervention to Improve Psychosocial Wellbeing in Black Adults in Northeast Texas

This study is testing a movement program that combines yoga and Christian spirituality to see if it helps Black adults in Northeast Texas become more active and improve their wellbeing.

Quick facts

• Phase: Not applicable
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 54 (estimated)
• Ages: 18 Years and up
• Sex: All
• Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center (Academic / other)
• Locations: 1 site (Houston, Texas)
• Trial ID: NCT05761964 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This pilot study aims to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a movement intervention called Harmony & Health, which integrates yoga practices with Christian spirituality, for Black adults who are insufficiently active. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the Harmony & Health intervention or an attention control group. The study will assess recruitment, retention, and adherence rates, as well as changes in physical activity levels and sitting time over a 24-week period. In-depth interviews will also be conducted to gather feedback on the intervention and refine future implementation strategies.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are Black adults aged 18 and older who are insufficiently active and reside in Northeast Texas.

Not a fit: Patients who are physically active or do not self-identify as Black or African American may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve the psychosocial wellbeing and physical activity levels of Black adults in the targeted region.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using movement interventions to improve wellbeing, but this specific approach combining yoga and spirituality is relatively novel.

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion criteria:

1. Men and women ≥18 years of age
2. Self-identify as Black or African American
3. Able to read, speak, and write in English
4. Primary residence in the Northeast Texas area (Public Health Region 4/5N)
5. Insufficiently active (self-report \<75 minutes/week of physical activity)
6. Sedentary (self-report ≥6 hours/day of sitting time)
7. Body mass index \[BMI\] ≥25 kg/m2
8. Able to pass the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PARQ) or provide physician's clearance to participate
9. Able to provide written informed consent without assistance

Exclusion criteria:

1. \<18 years of age
2. Do not self-identify as Black or African American
3. Unable to read, speak, and write in English
4. Primary residence falls outside of the Northeast Texas area or Public Health Region 4/5N
5. Physically active or self-report doing ≥75 minutes/week of physical activity
6. Not sedentary or self-report \<6 hours/day of sitting time
7. BMI \<25.0 kg/m2
8. Absolute contraindications to unassisted physical activity based on the PARQ (e.g., acute MI, orthopedic and musculoskeletal limitations)
9. Planning to move from the Northeast Texas during the 6 month study period
10. Pregnant or planning to become pregnant during the 6 month study period
11. Currently participating in another program to increase physical activity, reduce sedentary behavior, or manage weight

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 Psychological