Cognitive Enhancement in Unipolar Depression With Yoga

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-60
SponsorUniversity of Pittsburgh

About this trial

It is evident from recent studies that cognitive deficits persist even after remission of depressive episode. Hence, in this study, the investigators would like to see whether specific Yoga practice will help in enhancing cognitive abilities in this population.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Age more than 18years and less than 60 years

H/o at least one depressive episode which is under remission and at the time of examination and throughout the study duration,

Informed Consent

Disqualifiers

Comorbid Psychosis, OCD, Bipolar disorder

Comorbid ADHD, IDD

Comorbid substance dependence (except tobacco)

Comorbid major or minor cognitive impairment,

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Adjuvant yoga intervention

Treatment groups

32 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

University of Pittsburgh

Lead sponsor

Fogarty International Center of the National Institute of Health

Collaborator

National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, India

Collaborator