Active — Not RecruitingNot Applicable

Effect of Yoga Program on Quality of Life in Women With Breast Cancer Receiving Endocrine Therapy

Turkey (Türkiye)64 participantsStarted 2024-10-29

Plain-language summary

The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to evaluate the effect of a yoga program on improving the quality of life, reducing joint pain, and alleviating vasomotor symptoms (night sweats, hot flashes) in women with breast cancer undergoing endocrine therapy. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does the yoga program significantly improve the quality of life in women with breast cancer undergoing endocrine therapy? Is the yoga program effective in reducing joint pain in women with breast cancer? Does the yoga program reduce the severity of night sweats and hot flashes in women with breast cancer? Researchers will compare the intervention group, which will receive the yoga program, to the control group, which will continue with their physician-recommended routine exercise, to see if there is a difference in these outcomes. Participants will: Participants will consist of women with breast cancer undergoing endocrine therapy, with 34 in the yoga (intervention) group and 34 in the control group. Complete the;Patient Assessment Form; and the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - Endocrine Symptoms (FACT-ES) scale. The intervention group will participate in a 70-minute yoga program, delivered online via a digital platform, four days a week for six weeks, led by an instructor. The control group will not receive any intervention and will continue with their physician-recommended routine exercise.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 70 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Being over 18 years of age, * Having the ability to read, write, and speak Turkish, * Having a diagnosis of breast cancer, * Having completed surgical treatment, * Having completed chemotherapy or radiation therapy, * Recently starting endocrine therapy, * Having a Body Mass Index (BMI) below 35. Exclusion Criteria: * Being over 70 years of age, * Having a diagnosis of metastatic disease, * Previous participation in yoga or similar exercises, * Having a physical disability that prevents practicing yoga, * Having a condition that causes shortness of breath (e.g., COPD), * Having another chronic heart or lung disease that prevents yoga practice, * Having a serious psychiatric illness or cognitive impairment.

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.

1Since this trial is no longer actively recruiting, can you tell me if there are similar yoga or mind-body programs available to me while I'm on endocrine therapy that might address the same side effects this study is looking at?
2This trial specifically measures endocrine symptoms like hot flashes, joint pain, and mood changes using a tool called the FACT-ES — are those the kinds of side effects I should be most concerned about with my endocrine therapy, and how are we currently managing them?
3Since this is a Phase NA trial focused on yoga as a supportive care approach rather than a medical treatment, does adding a structured yoga program carry any risks I should be aware of given my current breast cancer treatment plan?
4Would a yoga program realistically fit into my life alongside my endocrine therapy schedule, and is there evidence beyond this trial that you'd feel comfortable recommending it to me?
5Are there other supportive care interventions — like physical therapy, counseling, or other exercise programs — that you think might be equally or more effective for improving my quality of life on endocrine therapy compared to what this yoga trial is studying?

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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

Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - Endocrine Symptoms (FACT-ES)

Timeframe: 1 week before the participants start the Yoga program.

Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - Endocrine Symptoms (FACT-ES)

Timeframe: through study completion, average of one year

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06605261

SponsorGözde Gür

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-07

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