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 range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

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

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

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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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

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