Yoga-Based Rehabilitation Program in Reducing Physical and Emotional Side Effects in Patients With Cancer
Launched by ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE · Sep 13, 2005
Trial Information
Current as of July 22, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:
I. To evaluate the effects of yoga on quality of life (QOL) of breast cancer patients on different treatment regimens.
II. To pilot the effects of a yoga-based rehabilitation program versus standard care on QOL impairment reported by newly diagnosed (a) lung and (b) colorectal patients.
III. To evaluate program compliance and satisfaction among breast, lung and colorectal cancer patients as well as among the various sociocultural subgroups (e.g., ethnicity, language).
OUTLINE: Participants are randomized to 1 of 2 arms.
GROUP I (YOGA-BASED REHABILITATION PROGRAM): P...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- 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
About Albert Einstein College Of Medicine
Albert Einstein College of Medicine is a leading academic institution dedicated to advancing biomedical research and medical education. Situated in the Bronx, New York, it is renowned for its commitment to innovative research and training the next generation of physicians and scientists. The college actively engages in a wide range of clinical trials, focusing on translating scientific discoveries into effective therapies and improving patient care. With a collaborative approach that involves multidisciplinary teams, Albert Einstein College of Medicine aims to address significant health challenges and contribute to the global medical community through rigorous research and evidence-based practices.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Bronx, New York, United States
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Alyson Moadel
Principal Investigator
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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