Yoga Program for Improving the Quality of Life in Couples Coping With Cancer (NCT04607590) | Clinical Trial Compass
Active — Not RecruitingNot Applicable
Yoga Program for Improving the Quality of Life in Couples Coping With Cancer
United States600 participantsStarted 2019-05-31
Plain-language summary
This clinical trial seeks to learn if a yoga program can improve physical performance, quality of life and symptom burden in cancer patients who are undergoing radiation therapy, and their partners. Taking part in yoga or stretching sessions may lower distress, improve quality of life, and/or may improve sleep and fatigue for cancer patients and their caregivers.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* PATIENTS ONLY: Diagnosed with a lung cancer, head and neck cancer, or esophageal cancer to receive at least 25 fractions over 5 weeks of radiation therapy (RT)
* PATIENTS ONLY: Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of =\< 2
* PATIENTS ONLY: Having a spouse or cohabitating partner (same or opposite sex) willing to participate
* PATIENTS AND PARTNERS: Must be at least 18 years old
* PATIENTS AND PARTNERS: Must be able to read and speak English
* PATIENTS AND PARTNERS: Must be able to provide informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* PATIENTS ONLY: Who have regularly (self-defined) participated in a mind-body practice or exercise program in the year prior to diagnosis
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
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The patient 6-minute walk test (6-MWT) over the 6-month follow up (6-MFU)