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Yoga for Head and Neck Cancer

N/A
Recruiting
Led By Kathrin Milbury
Research Sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
PATIENTS: Diagnosed with a primary HNC and going to receive at least 5 weeks (25 fractions) of CRT
PATIENTS: Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of =< 2
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 6 months with 3 months follow-up
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial looks at whether yoga can help improve quality of life for patients with head and neck cancer and their caregivers, and if it is a cost-effective option.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adult patients with head and neck cancer scheduled for chemoradiation, who have a caregiver willing to participate. Both must be English-speaking, able to consent, and not already practicing yoga regularly.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests if a partner-based yoga program can improve life quality and reduce hospital visits for both patients undergoing chemoradiation for head and neck cancer and their caregivers.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since the intervention involves yoga practices, potential side effects may include muscle soreness or strain. However, these activities are generally considered low-risk.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I have head and neck cancer and will undergo at least 5 weeks of combined chemotherapy and radiation.
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I am able to get out of my bed or chair and move around.
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I am at least 18 years old.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to 6 months with 3 months follow-up
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to 6 months with 3 months follow-up for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Patient healthcare utilization (Standard of care)
Secondary outcome measures
Caregiver quality of life questionnaire (RAND 36-Item Health Survey)
Patient quality of life questionnaire

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Arm II (exercise, yoga sessions)Experimental Treatment3 Interventions
Patients and caregivers receive standard care as in arm I. Patients and caregivers also participate in yoga sessions 3 times per week over 60 minutes each for a total of 15 sessions.
Group II: Arm I (Standard of care)Active Control2 Interventions
Patients and caregivers receive standard care including education pertaining to symptom management, prophylactic dental hygiene and possible extraction, speech pathology for baseline swallowing assessment and prophylactic treatment, and dietary services for regular nutrition consults during CRT. Psychiatry, social work, interventional radiology and supportive care services are consulted as needed.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

M.D. Anderson Cancer CenterLead Sponsor
2,962 Previous Clinical Trials
1,802,965 Total Patients Enrolled
National Cancer Institute (NCI)NIH
13,627 Previous Clinical Trials
40,926,995 Total Patients Enrolled
Kathrin MilburyPrincipal InvestigatorM.D. Anderson Cancer Center
7 Previous Clinical Trials
1,551 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Arm II (exercise, yoga sessions) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04890834 — N/A
Head and Neck Cancers Research Study Groups: Arm I (Standard of care), Arm II (exercise, yoga sessions)
Head and Neck Cancers Clinical Trial 2023: Arm II (exercise, yoga sessions) Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04890834 — N/A
Arm II (exercise, yoga sessions) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04890834 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What is the sample size of this experiment?

"Affirmative. The data present on clinicaltrials.gov reveals that this trial is actively seeking eligible candidates, beginning from its April 28th 2021 posting date and most recently updated May 25th 2022. This experiment requires 400 participants to be recruited from a single site."

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Does the clinical trial currently have availability for enrollment?

"Affirmative. According to the information stored on clinicaltrials.gov, this trial is currently looking for volunteers from a single site and needs 400 individuals in total - it was initially posted in April 2021 with the most recent update occurring in May 2022."

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~142 spots leftby Jan 2026