Clinical Trial

Comparing the Efficacy of Heated Yoga and Sauna as a Treatment for Depression

Study acronym: SHINE
Recruiting
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Summary
This project explores whether heated yoga, sauna, and a mindfulness app reduce depressive symptoms
Protocol Amendment History 4 amendments
This ClinicalTrials.gov record has been amended 4 times since 2025-07-16; most recent amendment 2026-07-01.
Status change: Not Yet Recruiting → Recruiting 2025-09-12
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07082998
Lead Sponsor Massachusetts General Hospital
Conditions Depression Disorders, Depression - Major Depressive Disorder, Depression Disorder, Depression Chronic, Depression, Depression in Adults
Enrollment 120 participants
Start Date 2025-09-12
Primary Completion 2027-07-31 (estimated)
Study Completion 2027-07-31 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-07-06