What this study is
The purpose of this study is to investigate the potential benefits of an online yoga module for patients with gastroparesis. Specifically, the study aims to:
1. Evaluate the Impact of Yoga Practices: Examine whether practicing yoga, including pranayama (breathing techniques), mindfulness meditation, and guided relaxation, can help reduce symptoms of gastroparesis, such as nausea, vomiting, bloating, and abdominal pain. 2. Assess Psychological Factors: Determine if the yoga intervention can improve associated psychological factors, including mental well-being, sleep quality, and overall quality of life for individuals with gastroparesis. 3. Provide Evidence-Based Insights: Contribute to the evidence base on the effectiveness of non-pharmacological treatments like yoga in managing gastroparesis, which may offer an additional, accessible management option for patients.
What's being tested
- Virtual Yoga
Intervention · BEHAVIORAL
Participants will complete gentle Yoga exercises led by a trained Yoga Instructor. Sessions will be conducted over Zoom or Teams.
Study details
- Official title
- The Effect of Virtual Yoga Intervention on Symptom Severity and Quality of Life in Patients With Diabetic Gastroparesis
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
- Conditions
- Diabetic Gastroparesis
- Enrolling
- 240 people
- Starts
- 2026-07-17
- Est. completion
- 2028-12-31
- Design
- Open-label, randomized, parallel groups
- Record
- View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Who can join
Age 18 Years – 65 YearsSex ALLHealthy volunteers Not acceptedYou may qualify if
- History of type 1 or type 2 diabetes Gastroparesis defined by documented delayed gastric emptying, assessed by a 4-hour gastric emptying test showing more than 10% retained food in the stomach after 4 hours. This test must have been performed clinically before study enrolment.
- Experiencing at least moderate Gastroparesis symptoms
You can't join if
- Patients with severe depression or severe anxiety as assessed by screening questionnaire. Patients with Active inflammatory bowel disease. Participants with abdominal surgeries within the last 3 months. Severe Co-morbidities: Presence of severe comorbid conditions (e.g., advanced cardiovascular or respiratory disease) that could interfere with participation in the yoga intervention. Patients who self-report with current Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
- Regular yoga practitioners (more than once a week) in the last 6 months. Undergoing current treatment for any cancer.
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Study locations (1)
1 openOhio State University Wexner Medical Center
Columbus, Ohio, United States
- Subhankar Chakraborty, MD, Ph.D. · Contact614-293-6255'subhankar.chakraborty@osumc.edu
Recruiting
Study team
Sponsor
Ohio State University
Study ID STUDY20250832
Principal investigator
Subhankar CHAKRABORTY, MD, Ph.D.
Ohio State University
Frequently asked questions
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