Brain-Gut Yoga for Functional Dyspepsia and Gastroparesis (FD-GP)

Launched by WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES · Dec 10, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at whether a yoga-based program can help people with Functional Dyspepsia (FD) and Gastroparesis (GP), two conditions that affect how the stomach works and can cause discomfort. The study aims to see if this type of yoga is practical and enjoyable for patients. It is not yet open for recruitment, but when it is, adults aged 18 and older who have been diagnosed with FD or GP by a doctor may be able to participate.

To join the study, participants must be in good enough health and not have certain other serious gastrointestinal disorders or mental health issues. They also should not have practiced yoga or similar activities in the last six months. Those who take part can expect to engage in yoga sessions designed specifically for their conditions, which may help improve their symptoms. Overall, this trial hopes to explore a new way for patients to manage their discomfort and improve their quality of life.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 18 years and older
• • Functional Dyspepsia or Gastroparesis (FP or GP) diagnosed by a physician using standard criteria
• • Signed, written consent
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Co-morbid Gastrointestinal or related disorders documents in the medical record: celiac disease, inflammatory Bowel Disease(active), gastrointestinal obstruction (if current in the last 6 months), any GI surgery within the last 6 months), chronic pancreatitis or any pancreatic or biliary disease, cirrhosis or any chronic liver disease other than metabolic associated hepatic disease (MASH), any malignancy (except skin cancer already resected and surgically in remission)
• • A positive screen for the following: current psychotic symptoms, elevated suicide risk, active eating disorder, cognitive impairment, current harmful alcohol or substance use
• • Does not understand English
• • Underwent a regular yoga or other mediative movement practice (tai chi or qi gong) in the past 6 month