Cultural Tailoring and Pilot Testing of an Inpatient Yoga Therapy Program for Cancer Patients Undergoing Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in India, Tanzania, and the United States
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
60 participants
Aug 28, 2023
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
To develop and measure the effects of a culturally sensitive yoga program for inpatients
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria4
- Cancer patients scheduled to undergo an autologous or allogeneic HSCT at MD Anderson, HCG, or MNH;
- Age 18 or older;
- English, Hindi, or Swahili speaking;
- Able to sign a written informed consent and be willing to follow protocol requirements.
Exclusion Criteria3
- Extreme mobility issues that preclude participating in the YT;
- Major thought disorders such as schizophrenia or uncontrolled bipolar disorder;
- HCT comorbidity score of 3 or higher, excluding cancer diagnoses
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Interventions
Participants will have up to 12 sessions, 3 sessions per week starting two weeks before the transplant and throughout the first 30 days of your hospitalization.
Participants will complete 4 questionnaires about any symptoms you may be having, any anxiety and/or depression you may be having, your quality of life, and your expectations about your treatment.
Participants will have an exit interview last about 30-45 minutes. The interview will be conducted over the phone or remotely over Zoom, FaceTime, or other approved video call methods.). The interview will be audio and video recorded and transcribed (typed).
Locations(3)
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NCT05681026