RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05681026

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


Sponsor

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Enrollment

60 participants

Start Date

Aug 28, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

To develop and measure the effects of a culturally sensitive yoga program for inpatients


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

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This study develops and tests a yoga therapy program tailored to the cultural backgrounds of cancer patients who are undergoing blood stem cell transplantation (HSCT) in India, Tanzania, and the United States. You may be eligible if you: - Are a cancer patient scheduled for an autologous or allogeneic stem cell transplant - Are 18 years of age or older - Speak English, Hindi, or Swahili You may NOT be eligible if you: - Have extreme mobility limitations preventing participation - Have a major thought disorder (such as schizophrenia or uncontrolled bipolar disorder) - Have a HCT comorbidity score of 3 or higher (excluding cancer diagnoses) Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALYoga Sessions

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.

BEHAVIORALQuestionnaries

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.

BEHAVIORALInterviews

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)

M D Anderson Cancer Center

Houston, Texas, United States

Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana

Giddenahalli, Karnataka, India

Muhimbili National Hospital

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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