Evaluating The Efficacy Of A Mind-Body Intervention In Overcoming Opioid Addiction

NCT03791645 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 2018H0409
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 61
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study demonstrates the feasibility, acceptability of SKY program as an adjuvant therapy for American population suffering with OUD through a pilot program in Columbus, Ohio. The aim of this study is to evaluate the SKY program as an adjuvant therapy to treat opioid addiction.

Conditions

Opioid Use; Opioid-use Disorder; Substance Use Disorders

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Change in psychological health following the Sudarshan Kriya Yoga (SKY) therapy

  Change in psychological health will be measured using psychometric test administered to subjects at Signature Health clinic in Ashtabula, Ohio. The Pychometric test will involve completion of a Basic 24 Questionnaire: It is a leading behavioral health assessment tool which consists of 24 questions that cover depression and functioning.

  Before SKY intervention, 1 hour after intervention and 1 month after intervention

• Change in the number of participants that complete the Sudarshan Kriya Yoga (SKY) therapy

  To study the acceptability of the SKY program as an adjuvant therapy for American population suffering with mental disorders + opioid addiction, the attendance and attrition of the subjects at the Signature Health clinic in Ashtabula in the SKY therapy sessions will be recorded by keeping record of those that complete each progressive therapy session.

  Time 1 = initial therapy session, Time 2 = week 1 post therapy session, Time 3 = week 2 post therapy session Time 4 = week 3 post therapy session, Time 5 = week 4 post therapy session Time 6 = 30 minutes daily home practice for 30 days

Study Arms (2)

SKY Intervention

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants in the intervention group will get to participate in the SKY program, for 5 days with each day session taking 3 hours/day. SKY program involves a) specific breathing exercises and social interaction with other participants in the program. Following completion of the program, another set of questionnaires will be administered to collect information regarding stress, mood, and opioid use. After completion of the 5 day SKY program, participants will practice SKY every day at home for 30 days. They will also need to attend 4 weekly group sessions during this period and each session is expected to last 1 hour. At the end of the 30 day period, another set of questionnaires will be administered to collect information regarding stress, mood, and opioid use.

Behavioral: Sky Intervention

Usual treatment

NO INTERVENTION

Participants assigned to the control group will not have access to the SKY program but will continue with usual care. They will also complete questions after 5 days and again after 30 days.

Interventions

Sky Intervention BEHAVIORAL

SKY meditation has three sequential components of breathing interspersed with normal breathing. These include a) sound breath: breathing against airway resistance with slight tightening of the laryngeal muscles, (2-3 cycles/min) followed by b) bellows breath: rapid, forced expiration(20-30 cycles/min) and c) regulated, rhythmical breathing rotating through medium to fast cycles. Each session is focused upon proper breathing techniques, social interaction, and discussion of practical wisdom for everyday life to manage the mind and emotions. SKY will be administered over a 5 day period (\~3 hours/day), followed by 4 weekly follow-ups (\~90 min session/week) at Signature Health clinic situated in Ashtabula, Ohio.

SKY Intervention

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 70 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• The proposed participants are currently residents of Mary Haven
• Are currently undergoing addiction treatment which may include medication assisted treatment as well as counseling.
• The intervention is designed for adults, therefore, only individuals 18 and above will be included in the study.

You may not qualify if:

• Pregnant women who are beyond their first trimester are excluded from the study as the program requires breathing techniques that are not recommended for pregnant women.
• Also, patients diagnosed with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder will also be excluded from the study, as SKY program is not suitable for people with these conditions.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Ohio State University: lead

Study Sites (1)

The Ohio State University College of Social Work

Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Opioid-Related Disorders; Substance-Related Disorders

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Narcotic-Related Disorders; Chemically-Induced Disorders; Mental Disorders

Study Officials

• Keith Warren, PhD

  Ohio State University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Model Details: SKY program includes gentle stretches, SK breathing, and cognitive coping and stressor evaluation strategies. SK breathing, the cornerstone of SKY program contains the following breathing components 1) Three-stage Ujjayi, 2) Bhastrika and 3) Rhythmic Breathing. Three-Stage Ujjayi is an advanced form, with each respiratory cycle lasting approximately twenty seconds. Bhastrika, involves vigorous and faster breathing, at about 20 to 30 respiratory cycles lasting 60 seconds. Three 1-minute rounds of Bhastrika are each followed by 20 seconds of normal breathing. Rhythmic breathing are slow, medium, and fast breathing cycles in succession. Respiratory rates range from about 8-12 respiratory cycles lasting approximately 10 minutes. The participant rotates through these breathing patterns. Upon completion of SKY program, participants will be given a home SK practice which takes approximately 25 minutes daily. Once a week, a 60-90 minutes group follow up SKY session will be held

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: November 7, 2018
• First Posted: January 2, 2019
• Study Start: October 27, 2018
• Primary Completion: March 31, 2022
• Study Completion: March 31, 2022
• Last Updated: October 13, 2022

Record last verified: 2022-10

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

US (1)