Yoga for Persistent Pain Related to Oncology Surgery
Evaluation of the Transitional Pain Service Surgical Oncology Yoga Program for Individuals With Persistent Pain; a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
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interventional
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1 country
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Brief Summary
This randomized controlled trial will evaluate a yoga intervention for individuals who experience persistent pain following oncology surgery. The integrated yoga program will involve postures, breathing exercises, and concentration practices. Data will be collected at several time points (pre-, mid-, and post-intervention) for both the intervention and wait-list control conditions. The data will be analysed using linear mixed effects growth models. Results will be written up in manuscript format, published in a peer review journal, and disseminated at scientific research conferences.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at below P25 for not_applicable
Started Apr 2019
Typical duration for not_applicable
1 active site
Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
October 17, 2017
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
March 9, 2018
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
April 1, 2019
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
June 1, 2020
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
March 31, 2021
CompletedApril 19, 2021
April 1, 2021
1.2 years
October 17, 2017
April 16, 2021
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Change in scores on the Pain Catastrophizing Scale
at 0, 4 and 8 weeks
Study Arms (2)
Yoga Condition
EXPERIMENTALParticipants randomized to the Yoga Condition will participate in a specialized yoga intervention.
Wait-List Control Condition
NO INTERVENTIONParticipants randomized to the Wait-List Control Condition will participate in a specialized yoga intervention once the Yoga Condition has completed their assigned intervention.
Interventions
Participants randomized to the Yoga Condition will participate in an integrated yoga program consisting of yoga postures, breathing exercises, and concentration/meditation practices.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Is a patient at specific pain clinics
- Has undergone oncology surgery prior to commencing the yoga intervention
- Is 18 years of age or older
- Is able to speak and read English
- Is able to commit to one weekly, one hour yoga classes for eight weeks
- Is able to provide a note from their physician or kinesiologist indicating that it is safe for them to participate in a gentle physical activity intervention, such as yoga
You may not qualify if:
- Has pre-existing medical contraindications that preclude participation
- Has cognitive limitations or language comprehension issues that would impact participation
- Have had a regular yoga practice in the last six months
- Documented personality disorder
- Pregnant women
- Current enrollment in another research trial evaluating a mind-body intervention
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Toronto General Hospital
Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2C4, Canada
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- NONE
- Purpose
- TREATMENT
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
October 17, 2017
First Posted
March 9, 2018
Study Start
April 1, 2019
Primary Completion
June 1, 2020
Study Completion
March 31, 2021
Last Updated
April 19, 2021
Record last verified: 2021-04