The Physical and Psychological Benefits of Yoga in Patients With Breast Cancer: A Feasibility Study
试验速览
- 阶段
- 1 期
- 状态
- 已完成
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 80
- 试验地点
- 2
- 主要终点
- Range of motion of the shoulders
研究概览
简要总结
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.
详细描述
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.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Supportive Care
- 盲法
- Single (Participant)
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 70 Years（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- Female
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Ages between 18-70
- •Stage I to II breast cancer
- •Minimum of 6 weeks Post Operative status
排除标准
- •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
结局指标
主要结局
Range of motion of the shoulders
时间窗: 12 weeks
The range of motion of the shoulders will be measured before and after the 12 week session and then compared.
次要结局
- Anxiety(12 weeks)
研究者
Dr. Sarkis Meterissian
Associate Dean, Faculty of Medicine
McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre