RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05327543

Effects of Online Yoga on the Quality of Life of Breast Cancer Patients

Effects of Two Different Online Yoga Interventions on the Quality of Life of Breast Cancer Patients Compared With Waiting List - a Three-arm Randomized Controlled Trial

Sponsor

Charite University, Berlin, Germany

Enrollment

138 participants

Start Date

May 9, 2022

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Breast Neoplasms Cancer

Summary

This study investigates the effects of two different online yoga interventions on the health-related quality of life in breast cancer patients. Qualitative and quantitative data will be collected.

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 75 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing whether an online yoga program can improve the quality of life for breast cancer patients who have finished their primary treatment and are still experiencing quality-of-life limitations from their illness. **You may be eligible if...** - You have been diagnosed with non-metastatic breast cancer (Stage I–III) within the last 5 years - You completed your main cancer treatment (surgery, chemo, or radiation) at least 3 months ago - Your quality of life is somewhat reduced because of your cancer (score of at least 4 out of 10) - You are willing and able to participate **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are currently undergoing chemotherapy, radiation, or surgery - You have a severe physical or psychiatric condition preventing participation - You are pregnant or breastfeeding - You already practice yoga or meditation more than twice a month - You have physical limitations that prevent exercise Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALIyengar Yoga

Iyengar Yoga focuses on the correct alignment of the body while practicing the physical exercises of yoga. Props are used to support the body in finding the right alignment. Relaxation is also part of this intervention. Participiants receive 1x90 min guided yoga class per week for 8 weeks and are encouraged to continue their practice at home daily for at least 30 minutes.

BEHAVIORALMeditative Yoga

Meditative Yoga in the context of this study means practicing the physical exercises of yoga as well as meditation. Additionally, each week one of the yamas/niyamas, which are ethical principles to live by in the Yoga philosophy, will be presented at the beginning of each class and will form the theme of the class. Participants receive 1x90 min guided yoga class per week for 8 weeks and are encouraged to continue their practice at home daily for at least 30 minutes.