RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT03948100

Dyadic Yoga Intervention in Improving Physical Performance and Quality of Life in Patients With Stage I-IV Non-small Cell Lung or Esophageal Cancer Undergoing Radiotherapy and Their Caregivers

Dyadic Behavioral Interventions to Manage Physical Performance, Symptoms and Quality of Life for Patient Undergoing Radiotherapy and Their Family Caregivers


Sponsor

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Enrollment

400 participants

Start Date

Dec 20, 2018

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This trial studies how well dyadic yoga intervention works in improving physical performance and quality of life in patients with stage I-IV non-small cell lung or esophageal cancer undergoing radiotherapy and their caregivers. Dyadic yoga intervention may help to improve physical function, fatigue, sleep difficulties, depressive symptoms, and overall quality of life for patients with non-small cell lung cancer and/or their caregivers.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing a partner yoga program (dyadic yoga) for people with lung or esophageal cancer who are undergoing radiation therapy, along with their caregivers. Both the patient and their caregiver participate together in yoga sessions during treatment, with the goal of improving physical strength, quality of life, and emotional wellbeing for both. **You may be eligible if...** - You have stage I–IV non-small cell lung cancer or esophageal cancer and are receiving at least 3 weeks of chest radiation - You are in adequate physical condition (ECOG performance status of 2 or less) - You are able to read and speak English - You have a caregiver who is willing to participate in yoga sessions with you - Both patient and caregiver must be at least 18 years old **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have severe physical limitations that prevent participation in gentle yoga - Your caregiver is unwilling or unable to participate - You are currently practicing yoga regularly - You do not speak or read English Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHEREducational Intervention

Undergo dyadic education program

OTHERQuality-of-Life Assessment

Ancillary studies

OTHERQuestionnaire Administration

Ancillary studies

PROCEDUREYoga

Undergo dyadic yoga


Locations(1)

M D Anderson Cancer Center

Houston, Texas, United States

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