Feasibility of a Prenatal Yoga Mobile App in African American Pregnant Women
Launched by SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY · Apr 3, 2024
Trial Information
Current as of June 26, 2025
Recruiting
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ClinConnect Summary
This clinical trial is studying whether using a prenatal yoga app called Down Dog can help improve the well-being of African American pregnant women. The researchers want to find out if the app is easy to use for these women, how their mental and physical health changes after using the app for 12 weeks, and if any adjustments are needed to make the app more suitable for their cultural needs. Participants are asked to do prenatal yoga for at least 20 minutes three times a week at home, wear a fitness tracker, complete four online surveys, and optionally participate in a virtual interview.
To be eligible for the study, women must be aged 18-46, live in the San Diego area, speak English, be between 13-28 weeks pregnant, and this must be their first pregnancy with only one baby. They should not have practiced yoga more than an hour a month in the past six months and must be willing to use the app and a fitness tracker. Women with high-risk pregnancies or severe mental health issues are not eligible. This study aims to better understand how prenatal yoga can support the health of African American mothers and their babies.
Gender
FEMALE
Eligibility criteria
- • Inclusion Criteria
- Participants will be included in the study if they:
- • Are 18-46 years of age (childbearing age)
- • Reside in San Diego Metropolitan Area
- • Speak English
- • Are between 13-28 weeks when intervention starts
- • Are primiparous (giving birth for the first time)
- • Have a singleton pregnancy (pregnant with only one baby)
- • Are yoga naive (\<60 min/month for past 6 months)
- • Have access to smartphone/mobile device
- • Willing to wear a wrist worn fitness tracker for the duration of the study
- • Willing to download and use 3 mobile apps for the duration of the study
- • Identify as Black or African American
- • Return a completed Physical Activity Readiness Medical Examination (PARmed-X) for Pregnancy form (HCP approves participation in prenatal PA program before beginning intervention)
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • High-risk pregnancy
- • Severe psychiatric disorder or substance abuse
- • Denial of physical activity participation from physician
About San Diego State University
San Diego State University (SDSU) is a leading academic institution recognized for its commitment to research and innovation in various fields, including health sciences. With a robust infrastructure for clinical trials, SDSU engages in cutting-edge research aimed at advancing medical knowledge and improving patient care. The university fosters collaboration among interdisciplinary teams of researchers, clinicians, and students, enabling the development of novel therapeutic interventions and evidence-based practices. SDSU's dedication to ethical standards and rigorous scientific methodologies ensures that its clinical trials contribute valuable insights to the medical community and enhance public health outcomes.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
San Diego, California, United States
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Jeni Green, PhD
Principal Investigator
San Diego State University
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported