Harmony & Health: A Culturally Adapted Mindbody Intervention to Reduce Sitting Time and Improve Psychosocial Wellbeing in Black Adults
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Summary
This community-based study will assess the efficacy of a culturally adapted, yoga-based intervention to reduce sitting time, increase physical activity, and improve psychosocial wellbeing among insufficiently active Black adults in the Houston area.
Description
Primary Objectives: --The primary aim of the proposed study is to determine the efficacy of HH in reducing sitting time and increasing physical activity in insufficiently active Black adults. Hypothesis: HH participants will spend less time sitting and more time moving at post-intervention (week 9) compared to participants in the attention control group. Secondary Objectives: The secondary aims of this proposed study are to: * Examine the effects of HH on psychosocial wellbeing and the association of psychosocial wellbeing with behavioral outcomes. Hypothesis: HH participants will report i…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–18 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Adults ≥18 years old 2. Self-identify as Black or African American 3. Self-reports MVPA \<150 minutes/week 4. Self-reports sedentary time ≥6 hours/ day 5. Body mass index \[BMI\] ≥25.0 kg/m2 based on self-reported height and weight (and verified at baseline) 6. Able to pass the modified Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) or provide physician's clearance to participate 7. Willing to be randomized to intervention or control 8. Comfortable participating in group-based physical activity 9. Able to read, speak, and write in English 10. Able to provide written…
Interventions
- BehavioralHarmony & Health program
Harmony \& Health program may help improve psychosocial wellbeing in participants and if improvements in physical activity and wellbeing can last after the program ends. Yoga combines gentle movements, breathing exercises, relaxation techniques, and meditation all tailored to the participant's needs.
Location
- M D Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, Texas