A PILOT STUDY ON THE EFFECT OF YOGA ON FATIGUE AND STRESS LEVELS IN SOLID TUMOR CANCER PATIENTS UNDERGOING ACTIVE RADIATION THERAPY.
Brief description of study
The
purpose of this study is to ascertain the feasibility and effect of yoga
interventions on radiation therapy and to examine the effect of yoga on cancer
and radiation related fatigue, and stress levels during radiation therapy side
effects in patients with solid tumor cancer.
Detailed description of study
- We will review your medical record to find out if you can take part in this study.
- You will begin wearing an activity monitoring device.
- You will be given the device and instructed on its use
- You will download the FitBit application on your smartphone
- You will complete a 6 Minute Walking Test
- This test consists of walking back and forth for 60 meters (about
200 feet) for 6 minutes to see how far you can walk. This test will be
used to determine if you are physically capable of participating in the
yoga classes. This walking test will be completed at screening, at the
end of treatment and approximately 6 months after treatment is complete.
Once you start Radiation Treatment:
You will be asked to attend Eischens yoga interventions that consist of 75 minutes twice-weekly classes that will be offered by a trained Eischens yoga instructor
Poses will
include seated (using a chair), standing, and recline poses. Yoga poses can and
will be modified based on your specific needs and restrictions.
Each session will
begin with breathing and centering techniques (taking inventory of the levels
of energy, posture, stress level, emotions, and breath).
You will be asked to
complete 2 types of “quality of life” forms which may take up to 10 minutes to
fill out. The forms ask general questions about how you feel. You will need to
fill out these forms before beginning treatment, every two weeks during
treatment (up to 12 weeks), at end of treatment and approximately 6 months
after treatment is completed.
Eligibility of study
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:
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Conditions:
Cancer,Solid Tumor Cancer,Bile Duct Cancer,Bladder Cancer,Brain Tumor,Breast Cancer,Cervical Cancer,Colorectal Cancer,Endometrial/Uterine Cancer,Esophageal Cancer,Gallbladder Cancer,Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor,Head and Neck Cancer,Kidney Cancer,Ovarian Cancer,Pancreatic Cancer,Prostate Cancer,Stomach Cancer
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Age: Between 18 Years - 99 Years
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Gender: All