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NCT07082998 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Comparing the Efficacy of Heated Yoga and Sauna as a Treatment for Depression
A NA study of Depression and Depression - Major Depressive Disorder, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 120
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT07082998: Recruiting NA study of Depression and Depression - Major Depressive Disorder, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.
NCT07082998 is a NA study of Depression and Depression - Major Depressive Disorder that is actively recruiting participants, run by Massachusetts General Hospital. The registered enrollment target is 120 participants, below the 786-participant average among 679 other Depression trials with a reported enrollment target (85% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT07082998, a NA study of Depression and Depression - Major Depressive Disorder, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 120 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
This project explores whether heated yoga, sauna, and a mindfulness app reduce depressive symptoms
Primary Outcome
The PHQ- 9 is a 9-item self-report questionnaire that is widely used to assess depression symptom severity. Score range from 0 to 27, with a high score (20-27) indicating severe depression.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL heated yoga
- BEHAVIORAL sauna
- BEHAVIORAL mindfulness app
Study Locations (1)
Massachusetts
- Massachusetts General Hospital - Boston
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 120 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-09-12 |
| Est. Completion | 2027-07-31 |
| Phase | NA |
What NCT07082998 shows while recruiting
NCT07082998 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 120 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 786-participant average among 679 other Depression trials with a reported enrollment target (85% lower).
The record links to 6 conditions, with Depression appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions - of which heated yoga is the first listed.
NCT07082998 reports a single indexed study location in Massachusetts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT07082998 about?
NCT07082998 is a clinical study titled "Comparing the Efficacy of Heated Yoga and Sauna as a Treatment for Depression". This project explores whether heated yoga, sauna, and a mindfulness app reduce depressive symptoms
What is the current status of trial NCT07082998?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 120 participants. The study started on 2025-09-12. Estimated completion is 2027-07-31.
What conditions does trial NCT07082998 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Depression, Depression - Major Depressive Disorder, Depression Disorders, Depression in Adults, Depression Disorder.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT07082998?
The interventions under investigation include: heated yoga (BEHAVIORAL), sauna (BEHAVIORAL), mindfulness app (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT07082998?
This trial is sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital, which has 2,032 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT07082998 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Massachusetts. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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Where NCT07082998's enrollment target sits among peer trials
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