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Effects of Tibetan Yoga on Fatigue and Sleep in Cancer

Clinical trial currently seeking participants. Location: U.T.M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Recruiting, Houston, Texas. Purpose: The proposed study will assess the physical and psychological benefits of a Tibetan yoga (TY) program for women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy. Patients with breast cancer who are scheduled to undergo neoadjuvant or adjuvant chemotherapy will be randomly assigned to a TY group, stretching group (SG) or a usual care (UC) group. Outcomes: To learn if participating in a Tibetan yoga program helps to improve quality of life for women during treatment for or recovery from breast cancer; and To find whether the yoga program helps to improve sleep, lung function, and physical therapy, based on outcomes. Inclusion Criteria: Women with stage I-III breast cancer who are undergoing neoadjuvant or adjuvant chemotherapy weekly for 12 weeks followed by four cycles of an anthracycline-based treatment every 21 days or six to eight cycles of chemotherapy every 21 days; 18 years of age or older; Able to read, write and speak English;. Able to come to UTMDACC for intervention and assessment sessions. Details: ClinicalTrials,gov.

Yoga breathing for fatigue in patients undergoing chemotherapy: clinical trial at UC, San Francisco currently recruiting participants

This pilot study will evaluate the effects of pranayama (ancient yoga breathing techniques) on fatigue and quality of life among 30 patients undergoing chemotherapy, on an every 2, 3, or 4 week schedule. Patients will be randomized to either pranayama or wait-list control. Announcement details/inclusion criteria.