Prenatal Yoga for Postpartum Depression (PRY-D Trial)

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Recruiting

Led By Amy M Loree, PhD

Research Sponsored by Henry Ford Health System

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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Must have

≥ 18 years of age

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 1-month and 3-months postpartum

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial aims to study the effectiveness of using prenatal yoga as a way to prevent postpartum depression (PPD) among at-risk women. The study will consist of two phases: Phase 1

Who is the study for?

This trial is for pregnant women aged 18 or older, between 8-28 weeks gestation, with a history of depression. They must be receiving prenatal care at Henry Ford Health and have an internet-enabled device with video capability to participate in virtual yoga classes.

What is being tested?

The study tests if virtual prenatal yoga can prevent postpartum depression (PPD) among women at risk. It includes two phases: first, understanding how to best deliver the program within healthcare systems; second, a pilot randomized controlled trial comparing the yoga intervention against usual treatment.

What are the potential side effects?

Since this intervention involves prenatal yoga, potential side effects may include muscle soreness or strain. However, as a non-pharmacological treatment focused on mindfulness and physical activity, significant side effects are not commonly anticipated.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am 18 years old or older.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 1-month and 3-months postpartum

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~1-month and 3-months postpartum

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 1-month and 3-months postpartum for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

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Secondary study objectives

Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: PRY-D interventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants in the intervention group will complete 8 prenatal yoga sessions (1x/week) in a virtual group format. The first session will be in person, in which they will meet the instructor, connect with one another through brief introductions, receive their yoga practice materials, practice basic yoga poses, and be given the schedule for the remaining sessions, including virtual access links (e.g., Webex).

Group II: Treatment as Usual (TAU)Active Control1 Intervention

Participants in the the TAU group will receive routine prenatal care, during which time all patients are given information on the importance of physical activity during pregnancy.

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