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Yoga in Treatment of Eating Disorders
The recruitment status of this study is unknown. The completion date has passed and the status has not been verified in more than two years.
Verified March 2009 by Norwegian School of Sport Sciences.
Recruitment status was: Recruiting
Recruitment status was: Recruiting
Sponsor:
Norwegian School of Sport Sciences
Collaborator:
University of Oslo
Information provided by:
Norwegian School of Sport Sciences
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT00870753
First received: March 26, 2009
Last updated: NA
Last verified: March 2009
History: No changes posted
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Purpose
Purpose: to examine effects of hatha yoga in treatment of eating disorders.
Methods:
Participants: patients with DSM-IV Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa or Eating Disorders Not Otherwise Specified will be invited to participate in this study. Exclusion criteria will be age under 18, serious medical complications, psychosis or increased risk of suicide.
Design: randomized controlled single-blinded trial. Intervention: 2 x 90 min weekly group sessions for 12 weeks with hatha yoga. Main outcome measure: reduction in Eating Disorders Examination score. Secondary outcome measures: reduction in body dissatisfaction, depression and anxiety
| Condition | Intervention | Phase |
|---|---|---|
| Eating Disorders | Behavioral: Yoga | Phase 1 |
| Study Type: | Interventional |
| Study Design: | Allocation: Randomized Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment Masking: Single Blind (Outcomes Assessor) Primary Purpose: Treatment |
| Official Title: | Yoga in Treatment of Eating Disorders |
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Further study details as provided by Norwegian School of Sport Sciences:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- reduction in eating disorders symptoms assessed by Eating Disorders Examination clinical interview [ Time Frame: after 12 weeks ]
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- increased body awareness [ Time Frame: after 12 weeks ]
| Estimated Enrollment: | 50 |
| Study Start Date: | March 2009 |
| Estimated Study Completion Date: | December 2011 |
| Estimated Primary Completion Date: | December 2010 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
| Arms | Assigned Interventions |
|---|---|
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Experimental: Yoga
90 min hatha yoga 2 times per week for 12 weeks.
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Behavioral: Yoga
90 min hatha yoga 2 times per week for 12 weeks.
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No Intervention: Controls
Control group are offered the yoga intervention after finishing the study
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Detailed Description:
For the last years, yoga has become a popular "body-mind" form of exercise in western countries (Daubenmier, 2005). Yoga has shown good effects on increasing muscle strength, flexibility and stability, in addition studies have found reduced stress level, improved mood and breathing (Astin et al., 2003; Gimbel, 1998b; Granath et al., 2006; Lavey et al., 2005; Manjunatha et al., 2005b; Netz & Lidor, 2003a; Telles & Naveen, 1997b; Yadav et al., 2005b). Previous research have shown a tendency for persons practicing yoga improving body awareness and body sensitivity, and reduction of body dissatisfaction (Daubenmier, 2005). In addition, two studies have examined yoga in treatment of binge eating disorder (Daubenmier, 2005; Gimbel, 1998a). Results showed reduction in number of binge eating episodes in the intervention group compared to the control group. No available studies have examined effect of yoga in treatment of the eating disorders types Anorexia Nervosa or Bulimia Nervosa.
Eligibility| Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years and older (Adult, Senior) |
| Sexes Eligible for Study: | All |
| Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- age 18 or above
- DSM-IV Anorexia nervosa, Bulimia nervosa or Eating disorders not otherwise specified
Exclusion Criteria:
- serious medical complications
- psychosis
- suicidal behavior
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00870753
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00870753
Contacts
| Contact: Kari E Karlsen, psych student | k.e.karlsen@psykologi.uio.no | ||
| Contact: Solfrid Bratland-Sanda, master sports science | solfrid.bratland-sanda@nih.no |
Locations
| Norway | |
| Norwegian School of Sport Sciences | Recruiting |
| Oslo, Norway, 0806 | |
| Contact: Kari E Karlsen, psych student | |
| Sub-Investigator: Jorunn Sundgot-Borgen, PhD | |
| Sub-Investigator: Solfrid Bratland-Sanda, MSc | |
| Sub-Investigator: Kirsten Benum, PhD | |
Sponsors and Collaborators
Norwegian School of Sport Sciences
University of Oslo
More Information
| Responsible Party: | Kari Ebbesen Karlsen, University of Oslo |
| ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00870753 History of Changes |
| Other Study ID Numbers: |
2.2006.1243 |
| Study First Received: | March 26, 2009 |
| Last Updated: | March 26, 2009 |
Keywords provided by Norwegian School of Sport Sciences:
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Eating disorders yoga body awareness depression anxiety |
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
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Disease Feeding and Eating Disorders Pathologic Processes Mental Disorders |
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on July 21, 2017