Clinical Trial

Examining the Effectiveness of Asynchronous Versus Synchronous Yoga for Veterans With Chronic Pain

Study acronym: STRETCH
Active, Not Recruiting
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Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to see if pre-recorded yoga videos are as helpful for chronic pain as online yoga sessions taught in real time. The main questions it aims to answer are: Are pre-recorded yoga videos an acceptable and practical tool and could they be used more broadly? Are pre-recorded yoga videos no worse than online yoga sessions taught in real time for managing chronic pain? Researchers will compare changes in chronic pain, mental health, and quality of life outcomes for participants who attend pre-recorded yoga videos versus online yoga sessions taught in real time. Over the course of 4 months, participants will: Attend a 5-session virtual yoga course. Continue virtual yoga practice for 12-weeks on their own or in a VA online class. Complete 3 online assessments and a brief exit interview.
Protocol Amendment History 2 amendments
This ClinicalTrials.gov record has been amended 2 times since 2025-05-07; most recent amendment 2026-06-15.
Status change: Recruiting → Active, Not Recruiting 2026-06-15
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT06973876
Lead Sponsor Portland VA Medical Center
Collaborators: VHA Office of Rural Health
Conditions Chronic Pain, Yoga
Enrollment 98 participants
Start Date 2025-06-20
Primary Completion 2026-09-30 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-09-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-06-17