Houston Independent School District (HISD) Yoga Evaluation

October 29, 2018 updated by: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Houston Independent School District (HISD) Yoga and Wellness Program Evaluation

The goal of this research study is to learn about how brain activity, cognitive tests (tests of participant's brain function), and stress hormones are related to taking part in a health and wellness program in elementary-aged students.

Study Overview

Status

Terminated

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

If participant agrees to take part in this study, they will complete an electroencephalograph (EEG -- a test that measures the electrical activity of the brain), cognitive tests, and provide a hair sample shortly after they enter the study and again near the end of the school year.

The testing will take place in a room at participant's school chosen by the teachers. A member of the study staff will walk participant from their classroom and be with them the whole time the testing is taking place and then take them back to their classroom. If the testing is done before or after school, participant will stay with the member of study staff until their parent or guardian comes to pick them up.

During the EEG, researchers will place 19 electrodes on participant's head and 1 or 2 electrodes on each earlobe. Gel will be used to help attach the electrodes. The electrodes will measure and record participant's brain wave activity, similar to the way a doctor listens to their heart beat from the surface of their skin. During the EEG, participant will be also asked to wear headphones and do some simple tests on the computer that measure their abilities to see, hear, and understand information. The EEG will take up to 5 minutes to set up and then 25 minutes for testing.

Participant will also provide a sample of hair, about 75 strands which is like the thickness of a pencil. The hair will tested to measure a stress hormone called cortisol. The hair will be destroyed after study testing.

Data obtained from the hair samples and EEG will be analyzed alongside the data participant is providing our collaborators at the University of San Diego and the Houston Independent School District.

The EEG that is collected for this study is for research purposes only. It is not the same as a "clinical EEG" that is used in medical diagnosis. The EEG that the study staff will collect looks at how the brain functions. It is not designed to look for medical conditions, the way that an MRI or CAT scan would be used. However, if a possible medical condition is suspected, participant will be told to follow up with their medical provider.

Length of Participation:

Participation on this study will be over after participant provides a hair sample, complete the EEG, and complete the cognitive tests the second time near the end of the school year.

This is an investigational study.

Up to 200 participants will be enrolled in this study. All will take part through MD Anderson at their schools.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

5

Phase

  • Not Applicable

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

  • United States
    • Texas
      • Houston, Texas, United States, 77030
        • University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

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

8 years to 11 years (Child)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Fourth and Fifth graders in Houston Independent School District (HISD) schools that are participating in the Sonima Foundation's Health and Wellness Program
  2. Participant on USD study protocol.

Exclusion Criteria: 1)

  1. Participants who are taking any antipsychotic medications
  2. Participants with active central nervous system (CNS) disease or encephalopathy
  3. Participants who have ever been diagnosed with bipolar disorder or schizophrenia
  4. Participants who have a history of head injury or who have a known seizure activity.

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: Prevention
  • Allocation: N/A
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Electroencephalograph (EEG) + Testing
Participants complete an electroencephalograph (EEG) cognitive tests, and provide a hair sample shortly after entering the study and again near the end of the school year. Hair sample tested to measure a stress hormone called cortisol.
Procedure: Electroencephalograph
EEG performed at beginning and end of school year.
Other Names:
  • EEG
Behavioral: Cognitive Tests
During the EEG, participant asked to wear headphones and do some simple tests on the computer that measure their abilities to see, hear, and understand information.
Other: Hair Sample
Participants provide a sample of hair at baseline (near the beginning of school), and follow-up (near the end of school). Sample tested to measure cortisol levels.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Feasibility of Collecting Electroencephalograms (EEGs; for Brain Activity Analysis in Elementary-Aged Children Participating in a Health and Wellness Program
Time Frame: 9 months
Trial feasible if 50% of students who are enrolled complete the EEG's.
9 months
Feasibility of Collecting Hair Samples (for Cortisol Analysis) in Elementary-Aged Children Participating in a Health and Wellness Program
Time Frame: 9 months
Trial feasible if 50% of students who are enrolled submit hair samples.
9 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Changes in EEG During Each State (Eyes Open, Eyes Closed, and During Cognitive Testing)
Time Frame: At baseline and at 9 months
Changes in EEG during each state (eyes open, eyes closed, and during cognitive testing) assessed using LORETA EEG analysis of brain function at baseline and the follow-up time point acquired through a Mitstar amplifier using WinEEG software.
At baseline and at 9 months

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Publications and helpful links

The person responsible for entering information about the study voluntarily provides these publications. These may be about anything related to the study.

Helpful Links

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

March 31, 2016

Primary Completion (Actual)

February 20, 2018

Study Completion (Actual)

February 20, 2018

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

November 11, 2015

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 13, 2015

First Posted (Estimate)

November 17, 2015

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

October 31, 2018

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 29, 2018

Last Verified

October 1, 2018

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • PA15-0677

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

product manufactured in and exported from the U.S.

No

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