Yoga in Treatment of Eating Disorders

March 26, 2009 updated by: Norwegian School of Sport Sciences

Purpose: to examine effects of hatha yoga in treatment of eating disorders.

Methods:

Participants: patients with DSM-IV Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa or Eating Disorders Not Otherwise Specified will be invited to participate in this study. Exclusion criteria will be age under 18, serious medical complications, psychosis or increased risk of suicide.

Design: randomized controlled single-blinded trial. Intervention: 2 x 90 min weekly group sessions for 12 weeks with hatha yoga. Main outcome measure: reduction in Eating Disorders Examination score. Secondary outcome measures: reduction in body dissatisfaction, depression and anxiety

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

For the last years, yoga has become a popular "body-mind" form of exercise in western countries (Daubenmier, 2005). Yoga has shown good effects on increasing muscle strength, flexibility and stability, in addition studies have found reduced stress level, improved mood and breathing (Astin et al., 2003; Gimbel, 1998b; Granath et al., 2006; Lavey et al., 2005; Manjunatha et al., 2005b; Netz & Lidor, 2003a; Telles & Naveen, 1997b; Yadav et al., 2005b). Previous research have shown a tendency for persons practicing yoga improving body awareness and body sensitivity, and reduction of body dissatisfaction (Daubenmier, 2005). In addition, two studies have examined yoga in treatment of binge eating disorder (Daubenmier, 2005; Gimbel, 1998a). Results showed reduction in number of binge eating episodes in the intervention group compared to the control group. No available studies have examined effect of yoga in treatment of the eating disorders types Anorexia Nervosa or Bulimia Nervosa.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Anticipated)

50

Phase

  • Phase 1

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Norway
      • Oslo, Norway, 0806
        • Recruiting
        • Norwegian School of Sport Sciences
        • Contact:
          • Kari E Karlsen, psych student
        • Sub-Investigator:
          • Jorunn Sundgot-Borgen, PhD
        • Sub-Investigator:
          • Solfrid Bratland-Sanda, MSc
        • Sub-Investigator:
          • Kirsten Benum, PhD

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • age 18 or above
  • DSM-IV Anorexia nervosa, Bulimia nervosa or Eating disorders not otherwise specified

Exclusion Criteria:

  • serious medical complications
  • psychosis
  • suicidal behavior

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Yoga
90 min hatha yoga 2 times per week for 12 weeks.
Behavioral: Yoga
90 min hatha yoga 2 times per week for 12 weeks.
No Intervention: Controls
Control group are offered the yoga intervention after finishing the study

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
reduction in eating disorders symptoms assessed by Eating Disorders Examination clinical interview
Time Frame: after 12 weeks
after 12 weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
increased body awareness
Time Frame: after 12 weeks
after 12 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Norwegian School of Sport Sciences

Collaborators

University of Oslo

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

March 1, 2009

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

December 1, 2010

Study Completion (Anticipated)

December 1, 2011

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

March 26, 2009

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 26, 2009

First Posted (Estimate)

March 27, 2009

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

March 27, 2009

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 26, 2009

Last Verified

March 1, 2009

More Information

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Keywords

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • 2.2006.1243

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