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Yoga for Head and Neck Cancer

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Recruiting

Led By Kathrin Milbury

Research Sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

PATIENTS: Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of =< 2

PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS: Must be at least 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up up to 6 months with 3 months follow-up

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial looks at whether yoga can help improve quality of life for patients with head and neck cancer and their caregivers, and if it is a cost-effective option.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for adult patients with head and neck cancer scheduled for chemoradiation, who have a caregiver willing to participate. Both must be English-speaking, able to consent, and not already practicing yoga regularly.

What is being tested?

The study tests if a partner-based yoga program can improve life quality and reduce hospital visits for both patients undergoing chemoradiation for head and neck cancer and their caregivers.

What are the potential side effects?

Since the intervention involves yoga practices, potential side effects may include muscle soreness or strain. However, these activities are generally considered low-risk.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am able to get out of my bed or chair and move around.

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I am at least 18 years old.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ up to 6 months with 3 months follow-up

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~up to 6 months with 3 months follow-up

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to 6 months with 3 months follow-up for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

Patient healthcare utilization (Standard of care)

Secondary study objectives

Caregiver quality of life questionnaire (RAND 36-Item Health Survey)

Patient quality of life questionnaire

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Arm II (exercise, yoga sessions)Experimental Treatment3 Interventions

Patients and caregivers receive standard care as in arm I. Patients and caregivers also participate in yoga sessions 3 times per week over 60 minutes each for a total of 15 sessions.

Group II: Arm I (Standard of care)Active Control2 Interventions

Patients and caregivers receive standard care including education pertaining to symptom management, prophylactic dental hygiene and possible extraction, speech pathology for baseline swallowing assessment and prophylactic treatment, and dietary services for regular nutrition consults during CRT. Psychiatry, social work, interventional radiology and supportive care services are consulted as needed.

0 / 2Eligibility criteria met