Effects of Online Yoga on the Quality of Life of Breast Cancer Patients

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Iyengar Yoga: Iyengar Yoga focuses on the correct alignment of the body while practicing the physical exercises of yoga. Props are used to support the body in finding the right alignment. Relaxation is also part of this intervention. Participiants receive 1x90 min guided yoga class per week for 8 weeks and are encouraged to continue their practice at home daily for at least 30 minutes.

Meditative Yoga: Meditative Yoga in the context of this study means practicing the physical exercises of yoga as well as meditation. Additionally, each week one of the yamas/niyamas, which are ethical principles to live by in the Yoga philosophy, will be presented at the beginning of each class and will form the theme of the class. Participants receive 1x90 min guided yoga class per week for 8 weeks and are encouraged to continue their practice at home daily for at least 30 minutes.

Study summary

This study investigates the effects of two different online yoga interventions on the health-related quality of life in breast cancer patients. Qualitative and quantitative data will be collected.

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - Breast Cancer (FACT-B) — Date of inclusion (baseline), after 8 weeks
  Assessing full scale, range 0-40, higher score meaning a better outcome

Trial sites (1)

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