CompletedNot Applicable

Yoga-Based Rehabilitation Program in Reducing Physical and Emotional Side Effects in Patients With Cancer

United States399 participantsStarted 2001-02-08

Plain-language summary

This clinical trial studies yoga-based rehabilitation in reducing physical and emotional side effects of living with cancer or its treatment. Yoga-based rehabilitation may reduce side effects and improve the quality of life of patients with breast, lung, or colorectal cancer.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Have been diagnosed with breast, lung or colorectal cancer in the previous 8 weeks * Are to receive oncologic care at the Albert Einstein Cancer Center (AECC) * Have a life-expectancy of at least 6 months * Are either English- or Spanish-speaking * Do not practice yoga regularly (\> 1 month) * Receive medical clearance by oncologic personnel on the study Exclusion Criteria: * Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status \>= 3 * Existence of any of the following: * Seizure disorder * Musculoskeletal conditions * Heart problems * Major psychiatric disorder

What they're measuring

Change in Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy summary score (physical, emotional, spiritual, and social QOL)

Timeframe: Baseline to up to 6 months

Program compliance as measured by Yoga - Daily Practice Calendar and Yoga Class Attendance Record and Yoga Evaluation Form

Timeframe: Up to 6 months

Program satisfaction measured by Yoga - Daily Practice Calendar and Yoga Class Attendance Record and Yoga Evaluation Form

Timeframe: Up to 6 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00179348

SponsorAlbert Einstein College of Medicine

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2016-07-20

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