500 Participants Needed

Yoga for Young Adults with Cancer

NC
AW
Overseen ByAmanda Wurz, PhD
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: University of Calgary
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)
Approved in 1 JurisdictionThis treatment is already approved in other countries

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial is testing a yoga program to see if it helps young adults who have had cancer feel better physically and mentally. The program includes exercises and relaxation techniques to reduce stress and improve overall well-being.

Do I need to stop my current medications to join the trial?

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

Is yoga safe for young adults with cancer?

Research shows that yoga is generally safe for both adults and children, including those with cancer. Studies have found no serious adverse events related to yoga, and it is considered feasible and safe for young cancer patients, with positive feedback on its physical and psychological benefits.12345

How does the yoga treatment for young adults with cancer differ from other treatments?

Yoga is unique because it focuses on improving both physical and psychological well-being through mindfulness and meditation, which can help reduce anxiety, pain, and stress. Unlike traditional medical treatments, yoga is a non-invasive practice that can be easily integrated into daily life and has shown promising results in enhancing quality of life for cancer patients.26789

What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Yoga, Mindfulness Program, Meditation Program, Yoga Therapy for young adults with cancer?

Research shows that yoga can improve physical and mental health in cancer patients, including better quality of life and reduced anxiety and pain. Studies in both adults and children with cancer suggest that yoga is a safe and promising way to help manage symptoms and side effects.26101112

Who Is on the Research Team?

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S. Nicole Culos-Reed, PhD

Principal Investigator

University of Calgary

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for young adults aged 18-39 who have been diagnosed with cancer, are at any stage of treatment or recovery, and can safely do yoga. Participants must be able to understand and complete consent forms, questionnaires, physical assessments, and an interview in English.

Inclusion Criteria

Able to safely engage in yoga, as assessed by completing the Get Active Questionnaire and obtaining medical clearance (if indicated)
I am at any stage of my cancer treatment journey.
Willing and able to complete informed consent, questionnaires, physical assessments, and an interview in English

Exclusion Criteria

Previous enrolment in the study, to avoid contamination and/or ceiling effects.

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Treatment

Participants receive online, group-based yoga classes 2 times/week for 60 minutes/class over 12 weeks

12 weeks
24 virtual sessions

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment

52 weeks
Assessments at 6 months and 1 year

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • Yoga
Trial Overview The study is testing a specially developed yoga program designed to improve the physical and psychological well-being of young adults with cancer. This single-group study will assess the effectiveness of the program through various methods including participant feedback.
How Is the Trial Designed?
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: YogaExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants receive online, group-based yoga classes 2 times/week for 60 minutes/class over 12 weeks.

Find a Clinic Near You

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of Calgary

Lead Sponsor

Trials
827
Recruited
902,000+

Canadian Cancer Society (CCS)

Collaborator

Trials
84
Recruited
42,100+

Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)

Collaborator

Trials
1,417
Recruited
26,550,000+

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]
After educational interventions, interest in yoga among older veterans who are cancer survivors significantly increased from 5.5% to 31.8%, indicating that knowledge can enhance engagement with yoga as a therapeutic option.
Participation in a yoga program led to improved beliefs about its benefits and physical function, particularly for those who initially had higher expectations about yoga, suggesting that targeted interventions can effectively address barriers to access.
Enhancing Access to Yoga for Older Male Veterans After Cancer: Examining Beliefs About Yoga.Auguste, EJ., Weiskittle, RE., Sohl, SJ., 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 Therapy in Cancer Care via Telehealth During the COVID-19 Pandemic. [2022]
Enhancing Access to Yoga for Older Male Veterans After Cancer: Examining Beliefs About Yoga. [2022]
Effect of yoga on patients with cancer: our current understanding. [2022]
Yoga in the Pediatric Oncology Population: A Review of the Literature. [2021]
Utilizing Yoga in Oncologic Patients Treated with Radiotherapy: Review. [2022]
Exposure to Adverse Events and Associations with Stress Levels and the Practice of Yoga: Survey Findings from a Population-Based Study of Diverse Emerging Young Adults. [2020]
The Safety of Yoga: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. [2018]
Yoga as a Complementary and Alternative Therapy in Children with Hematologic and Oncologic Disease. [2021]
Effects of an integrated yoga program in modulating psychological stress and radiation-induced genotoxic stress in breast cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy. [2022]
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Awareness of Yoga for Supportive Care in Cancer: Implications for Dissemination. [2020]
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Consider the Source: Examining Attrition Rates, Response Rates, and Preliminary Effects of eHealth Mindfulness Messages and Delivery Framing in a Randomized Trial with Young Adult Cancer Survivors. [2021]
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Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy Intervention for Young Adults with Cancer: A Pilot Mixed-Method Study. [2021]
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