Digitally Distributed Yoga for Women Treated for Breast Cancer

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Digitally distributed yoga: Yoga distributed through internet.

Study summary

Breast cancer is the most common cancer disease in women. As the prevalence of fatigue is high in this group it is motivated to find interventions that can reduce fatigue and render in an increased level of physical activity both during and after treatment. Yoga have shown effect on cancer related fatigue (CRF) and is a rehabilitation activity that is often requested by breast cancer patients. Breast cancer patients live in cites and small-towns as well as in rural areas and therefore there is a need for accessible rehabilitation activities for all patients despite place of residence.

A digitally distributed yoga class can potentially increase accessibility for those living in rural areas.

Aim

The overarching aim of this study is to investigate the effect of a 12-weeks digitally distributed yoga intervention for women treated for breastcancer, compared with a control group receiving regular care, concerning:

* patient reported outcomes, primary endpoint CRF
* systemic inflammation
* activity level

The study will evaluate if there are differences during and after the intervention and if those differences are sustained after 1, 3, 6, 12 and 24 months after the intervention.

Additional objectives are to compare the two groups concerning completing oncologic treatment, cost effectiveness, return to work and also to describe the patients experiences of participating in a digitally distributed yoga class at home.

Research questions

If and how a digitally distributed yoga can influence cancer related fatigue, stress, health related quality of life and level of physical activity compared to regular care? If and how a digitally distributed yoga can have an effect on systemic inflammation? How is the feasibility of digitally distributed yoga twice weekly at home? What is the breast cancer patients' experience of participating in digitally distributed yoga clas?

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• Change in Cancer related fatigue — Baseline is 1 months after surgery and change after 3, 6, 24 and 48 months after breast cancer surgery
  The Multidimensional Fatigue inventory (MFI) is a 20-item self-reported questionnaire including 5 subscales: general fatigue, physical fatigue, mental fatigue, reduced activity, and reduced motivation is a state of physical, emotional, cognitive tiredness or exhaustion related to cancer. The score can be between 20 and 100. Higher score indicate higher fatigue.

Trial sites (3)

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