The Physical and Psychological Benefits of Yoga and Breast Cancer

NCT01230671 | Completed Phase 1

• 1 other identifier: 10-059-PSY
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 80
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Breast Cancer is the most common cancer amongst Canadian women. Studies report that breast cancer patients are the most likely to use complementary medicine within the oncologic population. Yoga has become especially popular with this group as it promises to improve the mind, body and soul holistically. The investigators yoga program specifically focuses on rebuilding physical strength, increasing flexibility and reducing the pain and stress associated with the post-operative period. This study will examine how yoga can help improve the overall quality of life and its effects on the physical well-being of women with breast cancer. With positive statistical results, the investigators hope to implement yoga as part of their rehabilitation services at the Cedars Breast Clinic.

Conditions

Breast Cancer

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Range of motion of the shoulders

  The range of motion of the shoulders will be measured before and after the 12 week session and then compared.

  12 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Anxiety

  12 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Yoga

EXPERIMENTAL

Patients in this arm will receive yoga therapy

Other: Yoga

No yoga

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

Patients will not have yoga in this arm

Interventions

Yoga OTHER

A 12 week yoga session will be offered to women with breast cancer.

Yoga

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 70 Years
• Sex: female
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Ages between 18-70
• Stage I to II breast cancer
• Minimum of 6 weeks Post Operative status

You may not qualify if:

• Previous/Current psychiatric history
• Concurrently involved in a yoga program
• Inability to undergo yoga training secondary to physical/health limitations outlined by the treating team

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Dr. Sarkis Meterissian: lead

Study Sites (1)

Cedar's Breast Clinic, Royal Victoria Hospital

Montreal, Quebec, H3G 1A4, Canada

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Breast Neoplasms

Interventions

Yoga

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Neoplasms by Site; Neoplasms; Breast Diseases; Skin Diseases; Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Mind-Body Therapies; Complementary Therapies; Therapeutics; Spiritual Therapies; Exercise Movement Techniques; Physical Therapy Modalities

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: phase 1
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Associate Dean, Faculty of Medicine

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: October 27, 2010
• First Posted: October 29, 2010
• Study Start: August 1, 2010
• Primary Completion: October 1, 2013
• Study Completion: October 1, 2013
• Last Updated: October 25, 2013

Record last verified: 2013-10

Locations

CA (1)