Yoga Intervention for Cancer Survivors

NCT01228955 | Completed DMC

• 1 other identifier: 091309
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 48
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Impaired health related quality of life (HRQOL) including fatigue, problems with sleep and psychosocial well being (physical, emotional, and spiritual) have been noted in adult cancer survivors. Physical domain is one of the most common measured indicators of HRQOL. Despite the tremendous implications of having an impaired QOL, few studies have staged interventions aimed at improving HRQOL in a heterogeneous group of cancer survivors. There is little literature examining whether a yoga intervention is feasible in a heterogeneous group of cancer survivors. The proposed research will utilize Vanderbilt Ingram Cancer Center (VICC), Nashville General Hospital (NGH) and REACH for Survivorship program for a pilot study. The investigators will see if a study using a broad range of diagnoses is feasible for a Yoga Intervention.

Conditions

Cancer Survivors; Yoga

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Number of Cancer Survivors interested and willing to participate in a 10 week yoga class at Vanderbilt Ingram Cancer Center (VICC) and at Nashville General Hospital

  The investigators will be opening up an hourly yoga class for 10 weeks to all cancer survivors at VICC and at Nashville General Hospital

  12 months

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Levels of Fatigue using the SF-36 and Psychological Distress using BSI-18

  12 months

Study Arms (1)

Yoga Group

Group will enter a 10 week yoga class

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 90 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Survivors of Adult or Pediatric Cancer

You may qualify if:

• Survivor population
• Adults (18 years of age or above)
• Patients treated for any cancers between the ages of 18 and 65 years of age
• Received and concluded cancer treatment anytime from January 1, 2000 up to 1 month before start date of study
• Received cancer treatment and care at either Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC) or Nashville General Hospital (NGH) or are currently receiving cancer survivorship care at the Vanderbilt REACH for Survivorship Clinic
• Obtain \*medical clearance to perform light exercise from primary care physician, oncologist or health care provider at REACH for Survivorship clinic (medical clearance needs to be obtained at least 2 weeks prior to starting yoga class).
• Have completed, if ever received, any chemotherapy treatment from January 1, 2000 up to 1 month before start date of study
• Patients with lymphedema due to cancer surgery/treatment are eligible
• Alive without evidence of recurrent disease
• Without evidence of a subsequent malignancy following initial cancer diagnosis
• Provide informed consent
• Should be able to sit on chair/floor and recline without assistance
• Can read and understand English
• Can have past experience with yoga or meditation

You may not qualify if:

• Enrolled or attending a yoga class at time of recruitment
• Currently receiving active treatment for cancer
• Currently not in remission
• Have any additional health concerns such as brain metastases or ventricular-peritoneal shunts at time of participation

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Vanderbilt University Medical Center: lead

Study Sites (1)

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States

Location

Study Officials

• Debra L Friedman, MD, MS

  Vanderbilt University Medical Center

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Division Director, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: October 15, 2010
• First Posted: October 27, 2010
• Study Start: February 1, 2010
• Primary Completion: March 1, 2012
• Study Completion: March 1, 2012
• Last Updated: April 6, 2017

Record last verified: 2017-04

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

US (1)