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Effects of Yoga on Cognitive and Immune Function in Colorectal Cancer

NCT02564835 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 27

Last updated 2018-12-19

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Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine if individuals with colorectal cancer enjoy yoga and to begin to assess whether yoga is effective in improving attention and immune function in individuals with colorectal cancer compared to physical activity and usual care.

Conditions

  • Colorectal Neoplasms

Interventions

OTHER

Yoga

The yoga curriculum in this study is based is based on the Integral Yoga approach that includes branches of yoga associated with cognitive and immune benefits (Hatha, Raja). Within the Integral Yoga approach, physical poses, breathing techniques and mediation practices were chosen to provide benefits to the nervous system, immune system, musculoskeletal system and gastrointestinal system. Poses will be adapted to individual needs. The number of repetitions and/or length of hold will be increased through standard progression.

OTHER

Physical Activity

The physical activity intervention is based on the Exercise for People Living with Cancer program. The intervention will include nine resistance exercises (e.g. squats) and 8 flexibility exercises (e.g. shoulder stretch) targeted for the whole body as well as a brief warm up and cool down (walking). Exercises will be adapted to individual needs. The number of repetitions and/or length of hold will increase through standard progression.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • Moira Visovatti, PhD · University of Michigan

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
21 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2015-09-30
Primary Completion
2017-09-30
Completion
2017-09-30

Countries

  • United States

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