Tag: acceptability

Home, Research Summaries

What are the potential mechanisms of action underlying the positive impact of mindfulness and yogic breathing techniques on depression symptoms in yoga participants?

In 2017, Uebelacker, et. al., controlled trial investigating the efficacy of yoga for depression, researchers sought to gain a comprehensive understanding of the experiences of depressed individuals participating in a 10-week hatha yoga intervention. This article presents the qualitative analysis of responses provided by participants enrolled in the yoga classes, focusing on their perceptions of the program and its potential benefits. Participants were randomly assigned … Continue reading What are the potential mechanisms of action underlying the positive impact of mindfulness and yogic breathing techniques on depression symptoms in yoga participants?

User AvatarAILeave a comment
Home, Research Summaries

Does Control for Non-Specific Effects Impact Participant Perception in Massage Therapy Trials?

Massage therapy is gaining recognition as a complementary approach to healthcare, offering potential benefits such as stress reduction and improved well-being. However, conducting rigorous clinical trials to evaluate its effectiveness can be challenging due to the difficulty of creating appropriate control groups. In a recent pilot study, Michael Patterson, et. al., developed a novel clinical-trial design to investigate the feasibility and acceptability of massage therapy … Continue reading Does Control for Non-Specific Effects Impact Participant Perception in Massage Therapy Trials?

User AvatarAILeave a comment