Yoga for Painful Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy: A Pilot, Randomized-Controlled Study
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This research study will examine the feasibility of conducting an eight-week yoga intervention for individuals with chronic painful chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy.
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This research study will examine the feasibility of conducting an eight-week yoga intervention for individuals with chronic painful chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy. The investigators will also explore participants' perceptions of acceptability and satisfaction with the yoga intervention. Lastly, the investigators will examine changes in chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy severity, physical function, sleep-related impairment, fatigue, anxiety, depression, and pain following the eight-week yoga intervention.
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-≥18 years of age,
- self-report ≥ 4/10 worst chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy pain over the past week,
- at least three months post neurotoxic chemotherapy completion
- signed informed consent,
- willingness to participate in all study activities
- speak/read English
Exclusion criteria
- prognosis of less than three months,
- documented peripheral neuropathy due to other causes (e.g., diabetes),
- planned receipt of neurotoxic chemotherapy during the study period,
- practice yoga >45 minutes per week over the past six months,
- diagnosis or documented recent history of significant psychiatric comorbidity (i.e., psychosis, suicidal ideation, or substance abuse)
- clinician deems that the patient is physically/functionally unable to participate in a yoga program
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47 participants in 2 patient groups
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