40 Participants Needed

Yoga Therapy for Cervical Cancer

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DG
Overseen ByDonna Griffin
Age: 18+
Sex: Female
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial studies how yoga therapy can help patients with advanced cervical cancer who are receiving chemotherapy and radiation. Yoga involves exercises, meditation, and breathing techniques to improve physical and emotional well-being. The goal is to see if yoga can reduce stress, anxiety, and pain, and enhance overall quality of life during treatment. Yoga has been shown to provide physical and psychological benefits for cancer patients, including reducing fatigue, stress, and improving quality of life.

Do I need to stop my current medications for the yoga therapy trial?

The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It's best to discuss this with the trial coordinators or your doctor.

Is yoga therapy safe for people with cancer?

Research shows that yoga is generally safe for people with cancer, with no serious adverse events reported in studies. It has been used safely in both children and adults with cancer, and it may help improve quality of life and reduce stress.12345

How does yoga therapy differ from other treatments for cervical cancer?

Yoga therapy for cervical cancer is unique because it focuses on holistic well-being, potentially helping to manage symptoms and improve quality of life, unlike conventional treatments like surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation, which directly target the cancer itself.678910

What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Yoga Therapy for cervical cancer?

Research shows that yoga therapy can improve physical and mental health in cancer patients, including those undergoing radiotherapy. It has been associated with better quality of life, general health perception, and physical functioning in women with breast cancer, suggesting potential benefits for cervical cancer patients as well.111121314

Who Is on the Research Team?

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Lois M Ramondetta

Principal Investigator

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for English-speaking patients with stage IB2-IIIB cervical cancer who are fit enough to undergo chemotherapy and radiation (ECOG score ≤2). They must be treated at MD Anderson Cancer Center and not have had a hysterectomy, neuroendocrine histology, severe psychiatric conditions, extreme mobility issues, or a regular yoga practice recently.

Inclusion Criteria

I can do most things for myself but might be unable to do heavy physical work.
My cervical cancer is stage IB2 to IIIB and I plan to have treatment aimed at curing it at MD Anderson.

Exclusion Criteria

I don't have health issues that would stop me from doing yoga.
I have severe difficulty moving around.
Patients with major psychiatric diagnoses (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder)
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Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Chemotherapy and Radiation Treatment

Participants undergo chemotherapy and radiation therapy while attending yoga classes

5-6 weeks
At least 2 yoga classes per week

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment

Up to 3 months

Optional Yoga Classes

Participants in the wait list control group are offered 4 group yoga classes

After 3 months of CRT

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • Yoga Therapy
Trial Overview The study examines the effectiveness of yoga therapy as an addition to standard chemotherapy and radiation in improving physical and emotional well-being. It involves exercise, meditation, breathing control during cancer treatment.
How Is the Trial Designed?
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Group I (yoga group)Experimental Treatment5 Interventions
Group II: Group II (wait list control)Active Control4 Interventions

Find a Clinic Near You

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Lead Sponsor

Trials
3,107
Recruited
1,813,000+

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Collaborator

Trials
14,080
Recruited
41,180,000+

Published Research Related to This Trial

A one-on-one yoga therapy session delivered via telehealth significantly reduced physical and global distress in cancer patients, with notable improvements in anxiety and fatigue, based on data from 95 patient encounters.
The study highlights the potential of yoga therapy as an effective complementary treatment in oncology, suggesting that even a single session can lead to meaningful symptom relief, warranting further research on long-term benefits.
Yoga Therapy in Cancer Care via Telehealth During the COVID-19 Pandemic.Mallaiah, S., Narayanan, S., Wagner, R., et al.[2022]
Yoga significantly reduces distress, anxiety, and depression in cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy, indicating its potential as a supportive therapy during treatment.
While yoga shows moderate benefits for fatigue and emotional function, the evidence for its effects on overall psychological outcomes and functional well-being is limited, suggesting the need for further research with larger sample sizes.
Utilizing Yoga in Oncologic Patients Treated with Radiotherapy: Review.Tolia, M., Tsoukalas, N., Nikolaou, M., et al.[2022]
Therapeutic yoga has been shown to improve various aspects of quality of life for cancer patients, including better sleep, reduced anxiety and depression, and enhanced spiritual well-being, based on a review of multiple studies.
The absence of side effects and the positive feedback from participants suggest that yoga could be a beneficial complementary therapy for cancer patients, although the studies had methodological limitations that warrant further research.
Effect of yoga on patients with cancer: our current understanding.Côté, A., Daneault, S.[2022]

Citations

Yoga improves quality of life and benefit finding in women undergoing radiotherapy for breast cancer. [2022]
Yoga Therapy in Cancer Care via Telehealth During the COVID-19 Pandemic. [2022]
Utilizing Yoga in Oncologic Patients Treated with Radiotherapy: Review. [2022]
Effect of yoga on patients with cancer: our current understanding. [2022]
Exploring women's experiences participating in yoga after a cancer diagnosis: a protocol for a meta-synthesis. [2022]
Yoga in the Pediatric Oncology Population: A Review of the Literature. [2021]
Effects of an integrated yoga program in modulating psychological stress and radiation-induced genotoxic stress in breast cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy. [2022]
The Safety of Yoga: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. [2018]
Yoga Therapy During Chemotherapy for Early-Stage and Locally Advanced Breast Cancer. [2023]
10.United Statespubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Adjuvant phytotherapy in the treatment of cervical cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis. [2018]
11.Russia (Federation)pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
[Induction chemotherapy for locally advanced cervical cancer]. [2015]
12.United Statespubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
The Symptom Experience and Self-management Strategies of Women Undergoing Cervical Cancer Treatment: A Qualitative Study. [2022]
Advances in the management of cervical cancer. [2019]
Current and potential treatments for cervical cancer. [2022]
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