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

Last updated: April 22, 2026
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Gastroparesis

Non-ulcer Dyspepsia (Nud)

Heartburn

Treatment

Seated Yoga Skills Training in Functional Dyspepsia and Gastroparesis (FD-GP)

Clinical Study ID

NCT06732453
IRB00122246
400983697
  • Ages > 18
  • All Genders

Study Summary

The purpose of this research study is to assess whether using a yoga-based intervention in practice is feasible (possible) and acceptable to patients with Functional Dyspepsia and/or Gastroparesis (FD-GP).

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • 18 years and older

  • Functional Dyspepsia or Gastroparesis (FP or GP) diagnosed by a physician usingstandard criteria

  • Signed, written consent

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Co-morbid Gastrointestinal or related disorders documents in the medical record:celiac disease, inflammatory Bowel Disease(active), gastrointestinal obstruction (ifcurrent in the last 6 months), any GI surgery within the last 6 months), chronicpancreatitis or any pancreatic or biliary disease, cirrhosis or any chronic liverdisease 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 suiciderisk, active eating disorder, cognitive impairment, current harmful alcohol orsubstance use

  • Does not understand English

  • Underwent a regular yoga or other mediative movement practice (tai chi or qi gong)in the past 6 month

Study Design

Total Participants: 10
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: Seated Yoga Skills Training in Functional Dyspepsia and Gastroparesis (FD-GP)
Phase:
Study Start date:
June 18, 2025
Estimated Completion Date:
August 31, 2026

Study Description

This research looks to adapt an existing seated yoga intervention, designed for patients with GI cancer, for testing in patients with disorders of the upper GI tract by conducting a field test with FD-GP patients to assess feasibility and acceptability and refine the adapted intervention.

Connect with a study center

  • Atrium Health Gastroenterology and Hepatology Kenilworth

    Charlotte, North Carolina 28204
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Atrium Health Gastroenterology and Hepatology Kenilworth

    Charlotte 4460243, North Carolina 4482348 28204
    United States

    Site Not Available

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