Yoga Program for Improving the Quality of Life in Couples Coping With Cancer
Key facts
- Where
- Houston, Egyesült ÁllamokSee the site
Where in Egyesült Államok
- M D Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, Egyesült ÁllamokNo longer taking part
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
- Trial code
- NCT04607590
- Record updated
- 2026. július 16.
- Original description
This clinical trial seeks to learn if a yoga program can improve physical performance, quality of life and symptom burden in cancer patients who are undergoing radiation therapy, and their partners. Taking part in yoga or stretching sessions may lower distress, improve quality of life, and/or may improve sleep and fatigue for cancer patients and their caregivers.Read full original descriptionShow less
Yoga Program for Couples Coping With Cancer
This clinical trial seeks to learn if a yoga program can improve physical performance, quality of life and symptom burden in cancer patients who are undergoing radiation therapy, and their partners. Taking part in yoga or stretching sessions may lower distress, improve quality of life, and/or may improve sleep and fatigue for cancer patients and their caregivers.
Inclusion: PATIENTS ONLY: Diagnosed with a lung cancer, head and neck cancer, or esophageal cancer to receive at least 25 fractions over 5 weeks of radiation therapy (RT); PATIENTS ONLY: Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of =< 2; PATIENTS ONLY: Having a spouse or cohabitating partner (same or opposite sex) willing to participate; PATIENTS AND PARTNERS: Must be at least 18 years old; PATIENTS AND PARTNERS: Must be able to read and speak English; PATIENTS AND PARTNERS: Must be able to provide informed consent.
Exclusion: PATIENTS ONLY: Who have regularly (self-defined) participated in a mind-body practice or exercise program in the year prior to diagnosis.