Effects of Online Yoga on the Quality of Life of Breast Cancer Patients

Launched by CHARITE UNIVERSITY, BERLIN, GERMANY · Apr 7, 2022

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how two different types of yoga can improve the quality of life for women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. The researchers want to understand if practicing yoga can help these patients feel better physically and emotionally, especially since they may be dealing with challenges related to their cancer. The study is currently recruiting participants who are women aged between 27 and 74 years, and who have completed their primary cancer treatment at least three months prior.

To be eligible for the trial, women must have a confirmed diagnosis of early-stage breast cancer that has not spread and must be experiencing some limitations in their quality of life due to their illness. However, those currently undergoing chemotherapy, radiation, or surgery, or who have severe mental health issues, will not be able to participate. If you join this study, you can expect to engage in yoga sessions designed specifically for breast cancer patients and share your experiences, helping researchers gather valuable information about the potential benefits of yoga for improving well-being.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Histologically confirmed diagnosis of non-metastatic breast cancer (TNM stage I-III) up to 5 years after diagnosis
• • Primary therapy completed for at least 3 months
• • Limitation of the quality of life due to the cancer (indication of at least 4 out of 10 points on the numerical analogue scale)
• • Willingness to participate in the study and signed informed consent.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Current or planned chemotherapy, radiation or surgery
• • Severe physical or psychopharmacologically treated psychiatric comorbidity due to which a patient is unable to participate in the study
• • Pregnancy/breastfeeding
• • Participation in other clinical trials with behavioral, psychological, or complementary medicine interventions
• • Immobility or limitation for gymnastic exercise due to orthopedic, neurologic, or other medical cause
• • regular meditation practice \>2x/month
• • regular yoga practice \>2x/month