Spots Global Cancer Trial Database for Yoga in Controlling Symptoms and Reducing Stress in Women With Ovarian Cancer or Breast Cancer

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Trial Identification

Brief Title: Yoga in Controlling Symptoms and Reducing Stress in Women With Ovarian Cancer or Breast Cancer

Official Title: Restorative Yoga for Symptom Management and Stress Reduction in Women With Ovarian Cancer

Study ID: NCT00337233

Conditions

Breast Cancer

Fatigue

Ovarian Cancer

Psychosocial Effects of Cancer and Its Treatment

Interventions

yoga therapy

Study Description

Brief Summary: RATIONALE: Yoga may improve symptoms and quality of life and reduce stress in patients with ovarian cancer or breast cancer and may help them live more comfortably. PURPOSE: This clinical trial is studying how well yoga works in controlling symptoms and reducing stress in women with ovarian cancer or breast cancer.

Detailed Description: OBJECTIVES: * Determine the feasibility of implementing a restorative yoga intervention as a complementary supportive therapy for women with ovarian or breast cancer. * Measure changes in fatigue, psychosocial distress (anxiety, depression), psychological well-being (positive emotions), and overall quality of life from baseline to completion of the study treatment. OUTLINE: This is a pilot study. Patients undergo a 75-minute restorative yoga session once a week for 10 weeks. Patients complete questionnaires regarding fatigue, psychological distress (anxiety, depression), positive affect, and quality of life at baseline, immediately after the final yoga session, and then at 2 months after the final yoga session.