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Yoga for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

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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
Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of =< 2
Diagnosed with stage I-IV non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) or esophageal cancer and going to receive at least 3 weeks of thoracic radiotherapy (RT)
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 6 months post study
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Study Summary

This trial is studying how well dyadic yoga intervention works in improving physical performance and quality of life in patients with stage I-III non-small cell lung cancer undergoing radiotherapy and their caregivers.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for patients with stage I-IV non-small cell lung or esophageal cancer who are about to undergo at least 3 weeks of thoracic radiotherapy. They must be able to perform daily activities (ECOG <=2), speak English, and consent. Caregivers can join optionally if they're adults, speak English, and give consent. People practicing mind-body techniques in the past year or with brain metastases cannot join.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests a dyadic yoga program's effectiveness on improving physical performance and life quality for both patients undergoing radiotherapy for certain cancers and their caregivers. It includes assessments through questionnaires and an educational component alongside the yoga intervention.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves a non-invasive practice like yoga along with educational interventions, significant side effects are not expected. However, participants may experience typical exercise-related discomforts such as muscle soreness.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I can take care of myself but might not be able to do heavy physical work.
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I have lung or esophageal cancer and will undergo 3 weeks of chest radiation.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to 6 months post study
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to 6 months post study 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 6-minute walk test (6MWT)
Secondary outcome measures
Patient and caregiver quality of life (QOL)
Other outcome measures
Cortisol rhythmicity
Dyadic Symptom Management
Inflammatory Cytokines
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Side effects data

From 2022 Phase 3 trial • 87 Patients • NCT02066181
73%
Fatigue
71%
Palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia syndrome
63%
Hypertension
61%
Papulopustular rash
55%
Diarrhea
51%
Nausea
39%
Myalgia
37%
Alopecia
35%
Arthralgia
33%
Abdominal pain
31%
Anorexia
27%
Vomiting
22%
Mucositis oral
22%
Constipation
18%
Anemia
18%
Alanine aminotransferase increased
16%
Platelet count decreased
14%
Pruritus
14%
Hyperglycemia
14%
Rash maculo-papular
14%
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders - Other, specify
12%
Aspartate aminotransferase increased
12%
Rash acneiform
12%
Peripheral sensory neuropathy
10%
Investigations - Other, specify
10%
Dry skin
10%
Neutrophil count decreased
10%
Blood bilirubin increased
8%
Back pain
8%
Headache
8%
Nervous system disorders - Other, specify
8%
Pain in extremity
6%
General disorders and administration site conditions - Other, specify
6%
Skin infection
6%
White blood cell decreased
6%
Hypercalcemia
6%
Hypokalemia
6%
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorder - Other, specify
6%
Dizziness
6%
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders - Other, specify
6%
Eye disorders - Other, specify
6%
Hyperkalemia
6%
Pain
6%
Alkaline phosphatase increased
6%
Hypocalcemia
6%
Cough
4%
Flushing
4%
Tinnitus
4%
Dental caries
4%
Gastrointestinal disorders - Other, specify
4%
Hemoglobin increased
4%
Weight loss
4%
Metabolism and nutrition disorders - Other, specify
4%
Dysgeusia
4%
Anxiety
4%
Irregular menstruation
4%
Menorrhagia
4%
Sore throat
4%
Lymphocyte count decreased
4%
Hyperuricemia
4%
Non-cardiac chest pain
4%
Infections and infestations - Other, specify
4%
Hypernatremia
4%
Hypoglycemia
4%
Scalp pain
4%
Dry mouth
2%
Acute kidney injury
2%
Hypothyroidism
2%
Hemorrhoids
2%
Blurred vision
2%
Palpitations
2%
Leukocytosis
2%
Myocardial infarction
2%
Vertigo
2%
Anal hemorrhage
2%
Dysphagia
2%
Esophageal pain
2%
Periodontal disease
2%
Fever
2%
Sinusitis
2%
Urinary tract infection
2%
Bruising
2%
Dermatitis radiation
2%
Cholesterol high
2%
Creatinine increased
2%
Neck pain
2%
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps) - Other, specify
2%
Concentration impairment
2%
Memory impairment
2%
Spasticity
2%
Depression
2%
Insomnia
2%
Allergic rhinitis
2%
Productive cough
2%
Sleep apnea
2%
Pregnancy, puerperium and perinatal conditions - Other, specify
2%
Dry eye
2%
Lymphedema
2%
Chest pain - cardiac
2%
Heart failure
2%
Gastric perforation
2%
Hypertriglyceridemia
2%
Dyspnea
2%
Cardiac disorders - Other, specify
2%
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
2%
Oral dysesthesia
2%
Chills
2%
Hypophosphatemia
2%
Chest wall pain
2%
Psychiatric disorders - Other, specify
2%
Hematuria
2%
Urinary tract obstruction
2%
Dysmenorrhea
2%
Skin hypopigmentation
2%
Urticaria
2%
Unintended pregnancy
2%
Flu like symptoms
2%
Nail infection
2%
Pancreatitis
2%
Blood and lymphatic system disorders - Other, specify
2%
Oral pain
2%
Fall
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
Arm I (Sorafenib Tosylate)
Arm II (Placebo)
Crossover Group

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Group I (dyadic yoga)Experimental Treatment3 Interventions
Patients and caregivers undergo dyadic yoga intervention session involving physical exercises and relaxation techniques over 60 minutes each for up to 15 sessions.
Group II: Group II (dyadic education)Active Control3 Interventions
Patients and caregivers undergo dyadic education program session focusing on strategies of how to manage patient and caregiver symptoms over 60 minutes each for up to 15 sessions.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Yoga
2008
Completed Phase 3
~3830

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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
40,926,947 Total Patients Enrolled
Kathrin MilburyPrincipal InvestigatorM.D. Anderson Cancer Center
7 Previous Clinical Trials
1,551 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Is this study currently looking for participants?

"As outlined on clinicaltrials.gov, this trial is currently seeking participants; the trial was initially posted in December 2018 and last amended in November 2022."

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What is the aggregate figure of participants involved in this investigation?

"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov lists this medical study as actively recruiting patients and reveals that it was initially posted on December 20th 2018 with the most recent update being November 11th of 2022. This trial is currently seeking 400 participants from 1 location."

Answered by AI
~68 spots leftby Apr 2025