Comparing the Efficacy of Heated Yoga and Sauna as a Treatment for Depression

Trial statusRecruiting

Trial phaseNot applicable

Trial typeInterventional

Biological sexAll

Age18-65

SponsorMassachusetts General Hospital

About this trial

This project explores whether heated yoga, sauna, and a mindfulness app reduce depressive symptoms

adults (18-65 years old)

Ability to provide informed consent

English language proficiency

PHQ-9 score > 10, indicating at least moderate depressive symptoms 21

Pregnant or planning to become pregnant

Breast feeding

Active suicidal thinking (i.e., PHQ-9 item 9 ≥1 and a positive response to C-SSRS screener items 3, 4, 5, or 6)

Active eating disorders or substance use disorders within the past 12 months, as per the MINI

120 Participants

are divided into 3 treatment groups

Massachusetts General Hospital02114, BostonMassachusetts, United States

Massachusetts General Hospital

Lead sponsor