Yoga for Young Adults Affected by Cancer

University of Calgary

Status: Enrolling

Conditions: Young Adult Oncology; Young Adult Cancer

Treatments: Behavioral: Yoga

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT05314803

HREBA.CC-20-0098 (sub-study)

Details and patient eligibility

About

Yoga may enhance physical and psychological outcomes among young adults affected by cancer. Yet, yoga has rarely been studied in this population. We developed and piloted a yoga program, which is now ready for implementation and evaluation. This single-group, mixed-methods project will explore effectiveness and implementation of the yoga program.

Enrollment: 500 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18+ years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

1. Adult aged 18 years or older;
2. Diagnosed with cancer between the ages of 18-39 years;
3. At any stage of their cancer experience (i.e., on- or off-treatment);
4. Able to safely engage in yoga, as assessed by completing the Get Active Questionnaire and obtaining medical clearance (if indicated).
5. Willing and able to complete informed consent, questionnaires, physical assessments, and an interview in English.

Exclusion criteria

1. Previous enrolment in the study, to avoid contamination and/or ceiling effects.

Trial design

Primary purpose: Supportive Care

Allocation: N/A

Interventional model: Single Group Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

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500 participants in 1 patient group

Yoga

Experimental group

Description:

Participants receive online, group-based yoga classes 2 times/week for 60 minutes/class over 12 weeks.

Treatment:

Behavioral: Yoga