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Effect of Yoga Counselling on Quality of Life and Psychological Outcomes of Prostate Cancer Patients

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Prostate Cancer
Interventions
Drug: Chemotherapy
Behavioral: Counselling based on yoga
Registration Number
NCT03524391
Lead Sponsor
NMP Medical Research Institute
Brief Summary

Cancer is second leading cause of death worldwide. The psychological issues are related to all stages of the disease affecting outcome of treatment and overall quality of life. The study evaluated the effectiveness of yoga counselling among prostate cancer patients on their quality of life and psychological outcomes.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Male
Target Recruitment
92
Inclusion Criteria
  • Primary diagnosis of Prostate Cancer
  • Sign a consent form allowing related information to be included in this research.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Have pre-existing diagnosed psychiatric conditions
  • Currently taking psychotropic medications
  • Have been diagnosed with cancer other than prostate cancer
  • Evidence of active substance abuse.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Usual Care GroupChemotherapyUsual care provided to patients
Yoga Counselling GroupChemotherapyYoga based psychological counselling delivered individually and in group along with conventional care
Yoga Counselling GroupCounselling based on yogaYoga based psychological counselling delivered individually and in group along with conventional care
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Anxiety and DepressionChange from baseline to 12 weeks

Depression and anxiety as assessed by Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Quality of LifeChange from baseline to 12 weeks

Quality of life as assessed by WHO quality of life-BREF

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