Effects of Yoga, Strength Training and Aerobic Exercise on Cognition in Adult Cancer Survivors

NCT ID: NCT03650322

Last Updated: 2023-07-05

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

78 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2018-10-01

Study Completion Date

2020-05-30

Brief Summary

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The investigators propose to compare the effects of a 12-week, supervised, site-based group yoga intervention on cognitive function, functional fitness, and well-being in middle-aged cancer survivors. Subjects will be randomly assigned to one of three exercise conditions: a yoga group, an aerobic walking group or a strength training group. All sessions (2-3 times per week) will be led by a trained exercise leader for a total of 150 minutes of exercise each week for the 12-week intervention.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Cancer Cancer-related Problem/Condition Exercise

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

BASIC_SCIENCE

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Yoga Practice

Participants will be led through a beginner yoga course taught by a certified yoga instructor. Classes will meet twice a week for 75 minutes each for the duration of 12 weeks. Sessions will focus on yoga postures, breathing, and meditative practices and may utilize mats, blocks, belts, and blankets.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Yoga

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

12 weeks, total of 150 minutes of exercise per week.

Stretching and Toning

This 12 week, progressive stretching and toning course will aid participants in building whole body strength and flexibility by utilizing weights, chairs, mats, and various other exercise equipment. Sessions will meet three times a week for 50 minutes and will offer 'easy' and 'hard' modifications taught by an exercise leader.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Stretching and Toning

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

12 weeks, total of 150 minutes of exercise per week.

Aerobic Walking

Participants will partake in treadmill walking that encourages them to reach a pre-determined heart rate range. Sessions will be conducted three times a week for 50 minutes, and offer participants to self-select a speed and incline to meet their target heart rate zone.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Aerobic Walking

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

12 weeks, total of 150 minutes of exercise per week.

Interventions

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Yoga

12 weeks, total of 150 minutes of exercise per week.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Stretching and Toning

12 weeks, total of 150 minutes of exercise per week.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Aerobic Walking

12 weeks, total of 150 minutes of exercise per week.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* 30-70 years of age
* Cancer diagnosis
* 1 year since last cancer treatment (surgery, chemotherapy, and/or radiation)
* Not planning to receive treatment during study period
* Completion of Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q)
* Ambulatory and absence of health conditions that may be exacerbated by yoga, walking, or strength training
* Physician consent (if deemed necessary)
* Low-active, i.e. less than 150 minutes/week of moderate to vigorous exercise, no current yoga practice (including within last six months)
* Intention to remain in the Champaign-Urbana area over the study duration
* Willingness to be randomly assigned to one of the three groups (yoga, aerobic walking, strength training)
* Comfortable with reading, writing, and speaking English

Exclusion Criteria

* Below 30 or above 70 years of age
* Cancer diagnosis of the brain
* Less than 1 year since last treatment (surgery, chemotherapy, and/or radiation) or plans to receive treatment during study
* Determined ambulatory or 'high risk' based on responses to PAR-Q
* High-active (exercising more than 150 minutes/week in the last six months)
* No consent from physician
* Intent to be away from the Champaign-Urbana area for an extended period of time during the study
* Inability to communicate effectively in English
Minimum Eligible Age

30 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

70 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Neha P. Gothe

Assistant Professor

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Neha Gothe, Ph.D., M.A.

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Locations

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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Urbana, Illinois, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

References

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Gothe NP, Erlenbach ED, Streeter SL, Lehovec L. Effects of yoga, aerobic, and stretching and toning exercises on cognition in adult cancer survivors: protocol of the STAY Fit pilot randomized controlled trial. Trials. 2020 Sep 15;21(1):792. doi: 10.1186/s13063-020-04723-2.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 32933561 (View on PubMed)

Related Links

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http://epl.illinois.edu

Exercise Psychology Lab

Other Identifiers

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18922

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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