About this trial
Phase 2 is a randomized controlled trial of integrative yoga and mindful self-compassion program vs. women's wellbeing education for women with a history of interpersonal violence exposure and heightened distress.
Eligibility criteria
This trial does not accept healthy volunteersQualifiers
Female
Ages 18-65
Report having experienced interpersonal violence (defined to include all forms throughout the lifespan, confirmed with the Trauma History Questionnaire (THQ])
Report being distressed, defined by a score of >5 on the Kessler-6 screener
Disqualifiers
Inability to be physically active, determined by a score >1 on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) and physician non-consent of participation
Planned surgery in next 6 months, as this would interfere with study participation
Pregnancy, as yoga should be modified for pregnancy
Current mania as determined by the Diagnostic Interview for Anxiety, Mood, and OCD and Related Neuropsychiatric Disorders (DIAMOND)
Trial design
Parallel
Treatments tested in this trial
Integrative Yoga & Mindful Self-Compassion training
BehavioralGroup Integrative Yoga \& Mindful Self-Compassion training for women with a history of interpersonal violence exposure and distress
Women's Wellbeing Education
BehavioralGroup women's wellbeing education for women with a history of interpersonal violence exposure and distress
Treatment groups
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
Feasibility
Feasibility assessed based on number of participants who remained in the intervention (retention).
Feasibility of Intervention Measure
The Feasibility of Intervention Measure (FIM) construct comprises four items with each item measured on a 1-5 scale. The total score range is from 4-20. Higher scores indicate greater feasibility.
Intervention Appropriateness Measure
The Intervention Appropriateness Measure (IAM) construct comprises four items with each item measured on a 1-5 scale. The total score range is from 4-20. Higher scores indicate greater feasibility.
Acceptability of Intervention Measure
The Acceptability of Intervention Measure (AIM) comprises four items with each item measured on a 1-5 scale. The total score range is from 4-20. Higher scores indicate greater feasibility.
Secondary outcomes
Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21)
Distress at Month 3. The DASS-21 is a 21-item measure with each item measured on a 0-3 scale, and total score conversion ranging from 0-63. Higher global scores indicate greater psychological distress.
Sponsors and contacts
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Butler Hospital
Lead sponsor
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
Collaborator