Yoga Dosing Study for Chronic Low Back Pain

NACompletedINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

96

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

September 30, 2011

Primary Completion Date

December 31, 2011

Study Completion Date

December 31, 2011

Conditions
Back Pain Lower Back Chronic
Interventions
BEHAVIORAL

Yoga class once per week

"The protocol consists of one 75-minute yoga class per week for 12 weeks. The 12 weeks are divided into four 3-week segments, each with a theme (e.g., Listening to the Wisdom of the Body, Engaging your Power). The number of postures learned and degree of difficulty increases with each segment. The protocol provides variations and uses various aids (e.g., chair, yoga strap, yoga block) to accommodate a range of physical abilities. Classes are taught by a team of yoga instructors to ensure a low participant-to-teacher ratio."

BEHAVIORAL

Yoga class twice per week

"The protocol consists of two 75-minute yoga classes per week for 12 weeks. The 12 weeks are divided into four 3-week segments, each with a theme (e.g., Listening to the Wisdom of the Body, Engaging your Power). The number of postures learned and degree of difficulty increases with each segment. The protocol provides variations and uses various aids (e.g., chair, yoga strap, yoga block) to accommodate a range of physical abilities. Classes will have eight participants at a time and are taught by a team of two yoga instructors to ensure a low yoga participant-to-teacher ratio."

Trial Locations (6)

02118

Boston Medical Center, Boston

South Boston Community Health Center, Boston

02122

Dorchester House Multi-service Center, Dorchester

02124

Codman Square Health Center, Dorchester

02125

Upham's Corner Health Center, Dorchester

02131

Roslindale Greater Medical and Dental Center, Roslindale

Sponsors
All Listed Sponsors
lead

Boston Medical Center

OTHER