This clinical trial examines a culturally adapted mind-body intervention, Harmony & Health, in reducing sitting time and improving psychosocial well-being in Black adults. Physical activity reduces morbidity and mortality due to multiple chronic conditions, including cardiovascular disease and cancer. Despite the overwhelming evidence of the health benefits of exercise, the majority of adults do not meet physical activity recommendations (>= 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity/week and muscle-strengthening activities on at least 2 days/week). Black and rural adults are more likely to be physically inactive than their White and urban counterparts, contributing to higher rates of cardiovascular disease and cancer. Although there is an abundance of lifestyle interventions to promote physical activity and reduce chronic disease risk, engagement and adoption remains low among Black and rural adults. Yoga is an activity-based mind-body practice that is widely accepted as effective for improving physical health and goes beyond traditional forms of exercise to address psychosocial well-being. Combining yoga and Christian spirituality may help reduce sitting time as well as improve psychosocial well-being in participants.
Additional locations may be listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for NCT05922943.
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United States
Texas
Houston
M D Anderson Cancer CenterStatus: Active
Contact: Scherezade Mama
Phone: 713-563-7546
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:
I. To determine the efficacy of Harmony & Health (HH) in reducing sitting time and increasing physical activity in insufficiently active Black adults.
SECONDARY OBJECTIVES:
I. Examine the effects of HH on psychosocial wellbeing and the association of psychosocial wellbeing with behavioral outcomes.
II. Evaluate the long-term benefits of the HH intervention.
EXPLORATORY OBJECTIVE:
I. To identify implementation facilitators and barriers using a mixed-methods approach.
OUTLINE: Participants are randomized to 1 of 2 groups.
GROUP I: Participants take part in Harmony & Health program group sessions consisting of yoga-based poses and breathing exercises over 30 minutes and guided relaxation and scripture meditation over 10 minutes 2 times per week for 8 weeks. Participants also practice exercises at home 2 times per week for 6 months. After 9 weeks, participants attend in-person or on-line sessions once each month for 4 months.
GROUP II: Participants attend in person health education sessions over 45 minutes 2 times each week for 8 weeks. After 9 weeks, participants attend in-person or on-line sessions once each month for 4 months.
Trial PhaseNo phase specified
Trial Typeprevention
Lead OrganizationM D Anderson Cancer Center
Principal InvestigatorScherezade Mama
