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Official title Effect of Yoga on Reducing Craving in Tobacco Dependent Individuals
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06488443
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Yoga is a culturally acceptable practice that can reduce craving and help people quit tobacco. There is a need to evaluate the feasibility of implementation of a well- designed yoga protocol to address craving in individuals who use tobacco in India.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 65, men only
You may be able to join if
- -Tobacco dependent individuals (Fagerstrom test for tobacco dependence score more than or equal to 4)
- -Men aged 18 to 65 years
- -Recruited from Rural community health and training centre, Mugalur, Tobacco cessation centre and OPDs of Department of general medicine, pulmonary...
You likely can't join if
- Patients with recent alcohol use (last 3 months) and use of other drugs of abuse
- -Patients with clinical diagnosis of Intellectual disability
- -Comorbid Major mental illness including Dementia, Psychosis, Recurrent depressive disorder, Bipolar affective disorder, OCD, generalized anxiety...
- -Patients with recent MI and stroke in the last 3 months or those physically unable to perform the yoga postures due to physical disabilities...
- -Patients with severe hypertension(SBP≥180mmHg and BP≥120mmHg)
- -Patients with seizures disorder
See the full eligibility criteria
- -Tobacco dependent individuals (Fagerstrom test for tobacco dependence score more than or equal to 4)
- -Men aged 18 to 65 years
- -Recruited from Rural community health and training centre, Mugalur, Tobacco cessation centre and OPDs of Department of general medicine, pulmonary medicine, cardiology, oncology, ENT and dental surgery and other...
- Patients with recent alcohol use (last 3 months) and use of other drugs of abuse
- -Patients with clinical diagnosis of Intellectual disability
- -Comorbid Major mental illness including Dementia, Psychosis, Recurrent depressive disorder, Bipolar affective disorder, OCD, generalized anxiety disorder, Panic disorder and Phobias, diagnosed within the last 6 months.
- -Patients with recent MI and stroke in the last 3 months or those physically unable to perform the yoga postures due to physical disabilities determined by clinical interview.
- -Patients with severe hypertension(SBP≥180mmHg and BP≥120mmHg)
- -Patients with seizures disorder
- -Patients with COPD(GOLD-2,3 and 4)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling male, 18 years to 65 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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