The Physical and Psychological Benefits of Yoga and Breast Cancer

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Dr. Sarkis Meterissian

ASSAIG CLÍNIC: NCT01230671

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Resum

Breast Cancer is the most common cancer amongst Canadian women. Studies report that breast cancer patients are the most likely to use complementary medicine within the oncologic population. Yoga has become especially popular with this group as it promises to improve the mind, body and soul holistically. The investigators yoga program specifically focuses on rebuilding physical strength, increasing flexibility and reducing the pain and stress associated with the post-operative period. This study will examine how yoga can help improve the overall quality of life and its effects on the physical well-being of women with breast cancer. With positive statistical results, the investigators hope to implement yoga as part of their rehabilitation services at the Cedars Breast Clinic.

Descripció

Proposed Intervention:

1-hour hatha yoga classes, once a week for a 12-week period. One class will be offered in French, another in English. The class will begin with approximately 10 minutes of pranayama (breathing exercises) and meditation, followed by 30 minutes of yoga poses and ending with 10 minutes of sivasana (rest period.) The first couple of classes in the 12 week series will begin with restorative postures and will gradually progress to more gentle exercises. If health permits, the last couple of classes will involve some strengthening poses. A small portion of the class will work with the physical body in general and there will be a specific emphasis on the physical difficulties faced by most breast cancer patients, i.e. neck, chest, shoulders arms and hands.

Dates

Darrera verificació:	09/30/2013
Primer enviat:	10/26/2010
Inscripció estimada enviada:	10/27/2010
Publicat per primera vegada:	10/28/2010
Última actualització enviada:	10/23/2013
Publicació de l'última actualització:	10/24/2013
Data d'inici de l'estudi real:	07/31/2010
Data estimada de finalització primària:	09/30/2013
Data estimada de finalització de l’estudi:	09/30/2013

Condició o malaltia

Breast Cancer

Intervenció / tractament

Other: Yoga

Fase

Fase 1

Grups de braços

Braç	Intervenció / tractament
Experimental: Yoga Patients in this arm will receive yoga therapy	Other: Yoga A 12 week yoga session will be offered to women with breast cancer.
Placebo Comparator: No yoga Patients will not have yoga in this arm

Criteris d'elegibilitat

Edats elegibles per estudiar	18 Years Per a 18 Years
Sexes elegibles per estudiar	Female
Accepta voluntaris saludables	Sí
Criteris	Inclusion Criteria: - Ages between 18-70 - Stage I to II breast cancer - Minimum of 6 weeks Post Operative status Exclusion Criteria: - Previous/Current psychiatric history - Concurrently involved in a yoga program - Inability to undergo yoga training secondary to physical/health limitations outlined by the treating team

Resultat

Mesures de resultats primaris

1. Range of motion of the shoulders [12 weeks]

The range of motion of the shoulders will be measured before and after the 12 week session and then compared.

Mesures de resultats secundaris

1. Anxiety [12 weeks]

The participants will fill in questionnaires (HADS and the Distress Thermometer) before and after the 12 week session and the results will be compared.

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