Feasibility of a Prenatal Yoga Mobile App in African American Pregnant Women

This study is looking at whether a prenatal yoga app, called Down Dog, is a good fit for African American pregnant women. The main goals are to see if the app is acceptable and used by participants, and how their mental and physical health changes after 12 weeks of using it. Researchers also want to know if any cultural adjustments are needed for the app. The study plans to enroll 50 women, aged 18-46, who are pregnant with their first baby (primiparous) and are between 13-28 weeks pregnant. Success in this study means that the app is well-received and used, and that participants stay involved throughout the 12-week period. The current status of this study is unclear.

Study design
This is an interventional study with a planned enrollment of 50 participants. It is a single-arm study, meaning all participants receive the Down Dog Prenatal Yoga App intervention.
What's involved
You would use the Down Dog prenatal yoga app for at least 20 minutes a day, three days a week, from home for 12 weeks. You would also wear a Garmin Vivosmart 5 watch daily and complete four online surveys, with an optional virtual interview.
Compensation
You will receive a free yoga mat and Garmin Vivosmart 5 device.
Follow-up
You will be followed for 12 weeks during the intervention period, with assessments at the end of this time.

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NCT06353113

Feasibility of a Prenatal Yoga Mobile App in African American Pregnant Women

Active, Not Recruiting
NAAges 18–46Interventional
San Diego State University
~50 participants
Updated 2026-05-05 on ClinicalTrials.gov
What's tested:Down Dog Prenatal Yoga App

At a glance

Recruiting sites
0 of 1 listed site is recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
Acceptability of the intervention
Measured over Post intervention (12 weeks)
+3 more outcomes measured
Pregnancy Related
Mental Health Issue
Discrimination, Racial
Stress
Depression
1 sites across 1 states
California1
  • Jeni Green, PhD · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · San Diego State University

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Eligibility criteria

Inclusion

Are 18-46 years of age (childbearing age)
Reside in San Diego Metropolitan Area
Speak English
Are between 13-28 weeks when intervention starts
Are primiparous (giving birth for the first time)
Have a singleton pregnancy (pregnant with only one baby)
Are yoga naive (\<60 min/month for past 6 months)
Have access to smartphone/mobile device
Willing to wear a wrist worn fitness tracker for the duration of the study
Willing to download and use 3 mobile apps for the duration of the study
Identify as Black or African American
Return a completed Physical Activity Readiness Medical Examination (PARmed-X) for Pregnancy form (HCP approves participation in prenatal PA program before beginning intervention)

Exclusion

High-risk pregnancy
Severe psychiatric disorder or substance abuse
Denial of physical activity participation from physician
  • Acceptability of the interventionPost intervention (12 weeks)

    Assessed using an investigator-developed questionnaire using a 5 point likert scale from strongly agree to strongly disagree. Acceptability benchmark: \> 70% of participants report the intervention to be satisfactory, intend to continue using the app, and perceive the app content to be appropriate for pregnancy.

  • Demand of the interventionAssessed across 12-week study period

    Assessed by measuring actual use of the mobile app with data analytics provided from Down dog. Demand benchmark: \>70% of participants complete at least 75% of their weekly prescribed minutes (i.e., ≥ 45 of 60 minutes per week).

  • RetentionAssessed across 12-week study period

    Assessed by calculating the proportion of enrolled participants that complete intervention vs withdrawals. Retention benchmark: ≥70% (N=35) complete the intervention.

  • Ease of recruitmentAssessed at enrollment

    Assessed by evaluating enrollment rate. Recruitment benchmark: \>8 participants will be enrolled each month on average.