PRENAYOGA: Exploratory Feasibility Study of Bi-weekly Pregnancy Yoga-based Sessions for Ethnic Minority Women
PRENAYOGA
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interventional
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1 country
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Brief Summary
Depression and anxiety are the most prevalent psychiatric disorders in the perinatal period. A recent report found that nearly 50% of new mothers in London (where 40% of the population is of ethnic minority background) display symptoms of postnatal depression (PND). A 2022 report by the London School of Economics (LSE) found that treating maternal mental illness could save the National Health Service (NHS) £52 million over 10 years; in 2014, the LSE calculated that two-thirds of that cost is linked to adverse child development. Prenatal depression results in adverse outcomes for the mother and infant, which are also linked to the impact of postnatal depression on the emotional relationship and attachment between the mother and the child. The major risk for developing depression postnatally is a history of depression, either in the lifetime or during pregnancy. Several studies highlight that antenatal depression rates are higher in ethnic minority women. However, the percentage of ethnically diverse women in most studies on perinatal depression is negligible. Additionally, ethnic minority women are less represented in perinatal mental health therapeutic settings. Preliminary evidence indicates prenatal yoga reduces anxiety and depression and improves mother-foetal attachment. Ethnic minorities support mind-body interventions such as yoga and may be more likely to engage in community-based activities than traditional antenatal classes. An 8-week feasibility study will assess the feasibility and acceptability of a yoga-based intervention for ethnic minority women in London.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at below P25 for not_applicable
Started Mar 2023
Shorter than P25 for not_applicable
1 active site
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Trial Relationships
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
March 24, 2023
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
March 28, 2023
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
April 21, 2023
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
June 3, 2023
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
June 17, 2023
CompletedSeptember 14, 2023
March 1, 2023
2 months
March 24, 2023
September 12, 2023
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
To assess the acceptability of the intervention
Total score of the Acceptability of Intervention Measure (AIM). The Acceptability of Intervention Measure (AIM) has a scale range of 1-5, with higher scores indicating greater acceptability.
End of intervention (week 8).
Secondary Outcomes (19)
To assess reasons for perceived acceptability of the intervention
End of intervention (week 8).
To assess uptake/reach of the intervention
End of intervention (week 8).
To assess the appropriateness of the intervention
End of intervention (week 8).
To assess the feasibility of the intervention
End of intervention (week 8).
To assess intervention adherence and attrition rates
End of intervention (week 8).
- +14 more secondary outcomes
Study Arms (1)
Bi-weekly pregnancy yoga-based sessions for 8 weeks
EXPERIMENTALInterventions
The intervention is a prenatal yoga module developed for prenatal women. Intervention details: bi-weekly yoga classes (60 minutes of duration) will be delivered in person in a yoga studio in London for 8 consecutive weeks. Participants will be provided with yoga mats, blocks, bolsters and yoga straps at the studio. The class will be adapted to pregnancy and for all levels of ability, focusing on slow movements and body awareness. The content of the class will include loosening exercises (warm up exercises), simple postures (standing, balancing, sitting, kneeling, supine and restorative poses), breathing exercises and meditation. Classes will be delivered by an internationally certified and trained yoga teacher and will be accompanied by soft instrumental music.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Gestational age: week 20 of gestation or over, at the first session.
- Over 18 years of age.
- Basic understanding of English.
- Able to travel to the sessions.
- Belonging to an ethnic minority group (self-identified) other than White.
You may not qualify if:
- \- Physical or mental health diagnosis that would prevent them from attending yoga sessions, as per their healthcare professional's advice (self-reported).
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Maurice Wohl Clinical Neuroscience Institute, 5 Cutcombe Rd, Brixton, London SE5 9RT
London, SE5 9RT, United Kingdom
Related Publications (1)
Estevao C, Chiarpenello C, Kwok W, Bhargav H, Jasti N, Chandra P, Varambally S, Pariante C. Co-designing and evaluating a prenatal yoga intervention for ethnic minority women: a feasibility study. Pilot Feasibility Stud. 2025 Jul 7;11(1):96. doi: 10.1186/s40814-025-01667-9.
PMID: 40624724DERIVED
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- NA
- Masking
- NONE
- Purpose
- BASIC SCIENCE
- Intervention Model
- SINGLE GROUP
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
March 24, 2023
First Posted
April 21, 2023
Study Start
March 28, 2023
Primary Completion
June 3, 2023
Study Completion
June 17, 2023
Last Updated
September 14, 2023
Record last verified: 2023-03