Yoga for Young Adults Affected by Cancer

NCT ID: NCT05314803

Last Updated: 2022-04-06

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

500 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2021-09-01

Study Completion Date

2028-12-01

Brief Summary

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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.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Young Adult Cancer Young Adult Oncology

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Study Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Yoga

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

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Yoga

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Participants receive the yoga program, which is delivered by a trained yoga instructor (completed at least a 200-hour yoga teacher training, Yoga Thrive Teacher Training Certification (or similar), and/or practical experience working with individuals affected by cancer). The first class of the week is comprised of 45 minutes of gentle, progressive, hatha-based yoga sequencing and postures with the last 15 minutes focused on guided behaviour change and mindfulness techniques that varies week-to-week, based on the participants in the class. The second class of the week is 60 minutes of gentle, yin-based yoga sequencing and postures with an element of opening and relaxing.

Interventions

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Yoga

Participants receive the yoga program, which is delivered by a trained yoga instructor (completed at least a 200-hour yoga teacher training, Yoga Thrive Teacher Training Certification (or similar), and/or practical experience working with individuals affected by cancer). The first class of the week is comprised of 45 minutes of gentle, progressive, hatha-based yoga sequencing and postures with the last 15 minutes focused on guided behaviour change and mindfulness techniques that varies week-to-week, based on the participants in the class. The second class of the week is 60 minutes of gentle, yin-based yoga sequencing and postures with an element of opening and relaxing.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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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.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Canadian Cancer Society (CCS)

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)

OTHER_GOV

Sponsor Role collaborator

University of Calgary

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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S. Nicole Culos-Reed, PhD

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

University of Calgary

Locations

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University of Calgary

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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Canada

Central Contacts

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S. Nicole Culos-Reed, PhD

Role: CONTACT

403-220-7540

Amanda Wurz, PhD

Role: CONTACT

604-504-7441 ext. 2846

Facility Contacts

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S. Nicole Culos-Reed, PhD

Role: primary

403-220-7540

Wellness Lab

Role: backup

403-210-8482

References

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McNeely ML, Sellar C, Williamson T, Shea-Budgell M, Joy AA, Lau HY, Easaw JC, Murtha AD, Vallance J, Courneya K, Mackey JR, Parliament M, Culos-Reed N. Community-based exercise for health promotion and secondary cancer prevention in Canada: protocol for a hybrid effectiveness-implementation study. BMJ Open. 2019 Sep 13;9(9):e029975. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-029975.

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Reference Type DERIVED
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Other Identifiers

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

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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