Yoga Intervention in Head and Neck Cancer Patients Undergoing Concurrent Chemo-Radiation
NCT ID: NCT04146779
Last Updated: 2020-10-08
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Basic Information
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TERMINATED
NA
19 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2019-10-28
2020-10-06
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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\- To assess the safety and feasibility of Hatha yoga in head and neck cancer patients undergoing treatment with primary or adjuvant radiation with or without chemotherapy.
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
NONE
Study Groups
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Video and Written Yoga Instruction
Videos and written instructions on Hatha yoga will be provided
Yoga Video
A guided practice that includes gentle stretching of the jaw, neck and shoulders. It lasts approximately 25 minutes.
Posture and Strengthening Video
The strengthening video directs patients through a sequence of isometric exercises to strengthen neck, shoulder and core muscles that are critical for good posture and musculoskeletal integrity. The patient may opt to do the strengthening exercises standing, sitting or with their back on the floor depending on their strength. The video lasts 20 minutes.
Relaxation Video
The relaxation video uses meditative techniques to quiet and calm the mind. The video lasts 15 minutes
Breath Work Video
The breath work video will guide patients through a series of abdominal and chest breathing exercises. The video lasts 15 minutes.
Satisfaction Survey
Participants will complete a questionnaire addressing satisfaction with the yoga program.
Written Yoga Instructions
Introduction to Yoga and Yoga poses
Video, Written Yoga Instruction Plus Guided Yoga Sessions
Videos and written instructions on Hatha yoga and instructor guided session on Hatha yoga will be provided
Yoga Video
A guided practice that includes gentle stretching of the jaw, neck and shoulders. It lasts approximately 25 minutes.
Posture and Strengthening Video
The strengthening video directs patients through a sequence of isometric exercises to strengthen neck, shoulder and core muscles that are critical for good posture and musculoskeletal integrity. The patient may opt to do the strengthening exercises standing, sitting or with their back on the floor depending on their strength. The video lasts 20 minutes.
Relaxation Video
The relaxation video uses meditative techniques to quiet and calm the mind. The video lasts 15 minutes
Breath Work Video
The breath work video will guide patients through a series of abdominal and chest breathing exercises. The video lasts 15 minutes.
Satisfaction Survey
Participants will complete a questionnaire addressing satisfaction with the yoga program.
Guided Yoga Session
Instructor guided yoga session twice a week
Written Yoga Instructions
Introduction to Yoga and Yoga poses
Interventions
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Yoga Video
A guided practice that includes gentle stretching of the jaw, neck and shoulders. It lasts approximately 25 minutes.
Posture and Strengthening Video
The strengthening video directs patients through a sequence of isometric exercises to strengthen neck, shoulder and core muscles that are critical for good posture and musculoskeletal integrity. The patient may opt to do the strengthening exercises standing, sitting or with their back on the floor depending on their strength. The video lasts 20 minutes.
Relaxation Video
The relaxation video uses meditative techniques to quiet and calm the mind. The video lasts 15 minutes
Breath Work Video
The breath work video will guide patients through a series of abdominal and chest breathing exercises. The video lasts 15 minutes.
Satisfaction Survey
Participants will complete a questionnaire addressing satisfaction with the yoga program.
Guided Yoga Session
Instructor guided yoga session twice a week
Written Yoga Instructions
Introduction to Yoga and Yoga poses
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
o Larynx, pharynx, oral cavity, salivary gland, paranasal sinuses and unknown primary
* Age greater or equal to 21 years of age
* Planned for either definitive or adjuvant radiation therapy with or without chemotherapy
o Patients may have received induction chemotherapy or primary surgical resection prior to proceeding to radiation therapy
* Ability to understand English
* Daily access to the internet
* Willing and able to sign informed consent
* Willing and able to participate in yoga sessions as outlined in the study protocol
Exclusion Criteria
* Patients who in the opinion of the treating physician are physically, medically or psychologically impaired to the point that participation is not deemed appropriate or feasible
21 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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National Cancer Institute (NCI)
NIH
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Barbara Murphy, MD
Sponsor Investigator
Principal Investigators
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Barbara Murphy, MD
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
Locations
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Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Countries
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Other Identifiers
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VICC SUPP 18154
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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