Spots Global Cancer Trial Database for Yoga-Based Rehabilitation Program in Reducing Physical and Emotional Side Effects in Patients With Cancer

Study Description

Brief Summary: This clinical trial studies yoga-based rehabilitation in reducing physical and emotional side effects of living with cancer or its treatment. Yoga-based rehabilitation may reduce side effects and improve the quality of life of patients with breast, lung, or colorectal cancer.

Detailed Description: PRIMARY OBJECTIVES: I. To evaluate the effects of yoga on quality of life (QOL) of breast cancer patients on different treatment regimens. II. To pilot the effects of a yoga-based rehabilitation program versus standard care on QOL impairment reported by newly diagnosed (a) lung and (b) colorectal patients. III. To evaluate program compliance and satisfaction among breast, lung and colorectal cancer patients as well as among the various sociocultural subgroups (e.g., ethnicity, language). OUTLINE: Participants are randomized to 1 of 2 arms. GROUP I (YOGA-BASED REHABILITATION PROGRAM): Participants undergo a yoga-based rehabilitation program up to 5 days a week for 1.5 hours and practice at home at least once daily for 12 weeks. GROUP II (STANDARD CARE/CONTROL): After a 3 month wait period, participants undergo yoga-based rehabilitation program as in Group I.

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Eligibility

Minimum Age: 18 Years

Eligible Ages: ADULT, OLDER_ADULT

Sex: ALL

Healthy Volunteers: No

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