Status:
COMPLETED
The Physical and Psychological Benefits of Yoga and Breast Cancer
Lead Sponsor:
Dr. Sarkis Meterissian
Conditions:
Breast Cancer
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18-70 years
Phase:
PHASE1
Brief Summary
Breast Cancer is the most common cancer amongst Canadian women. Studies report that breast cancer patients are the most likely to use complementary medicine within the oncologic population. Yoga has b...
Detailed Description
Proposed Intervention: 1-hour hatha yoga classes, once a week for a 12-week period. One class will be offered in French, another in English. The class will begin with approximately 10 minutes of pran...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Ages between 18-70
- Stage I to II breast cancer
- Minimum of 6 weeks Post Operative status
Exclusion
- Previous/Current psychiatric history
- Concurrently involved in a yoga program
- Inability to undergo yoga training secondary to physical/health limitations outlined by the treating team
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2010
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
October 1 2013
Estimated Enrollment :
80 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01230671
Start Date
August 1 2010
End Date
October 1 2013
Last Update
October 25 2013
Active Locations (1)
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1
Cedar's Breast Clinic, Royal Victoria Hospital
Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3G 1A4