Culturally Adapted Mind-Body Intervention to Reduce Sitting Time and Improve Psychosocial Well-being in Black Adults

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.

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Trial PhaseNo phase specified

Trial Typeprevention

Lead OrganizationM D Anderson Cancer Center

Principal InvestigatorScherezade Mama

• Primary ID2023-0321
• Secondary IDsNCI-2023-04992
• ClinicalTrials.gov IDNCT05922943