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Comparison of Yoga Versus Relaxation on Chemotherapy Induced Nausea and Vomiting (CINV) Outcomes Following Chemotherapy


Phase 2
30 Years
70 Years
Open (Enrolling)
Both
Breast Cancer, Malignant Female Reproductive System Neoplasm, Lymphomas, Chemotherapy-induced Nausea and Vomiting

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Trial Information

Comparison of Yoga Versus Relaxation on Chemotherapy Induced Nausea and Vomiting (CINV) Outcomes Following Chemotherapy


Inclusion Criteria:



- Patients with gynecologic malignancies (breast, ovary) and Lymphomas.

- Age between 30-70 years.

- Chemotherapy naïve.

- High school education.

Exclusion Criteria:

- Those with brain metastases

- Concurring medical condition likely to influence survival

- Uncontrolled diabetes and hypertension

- GI metastases, peritoneal fluid, uraemia

- Neurological disorders such as Parkinson's disease, myotonic dystrophy etc.

- GI obstruction and past H/o abdominal surgeries.

- Cognitive impairments.

- Regular participation in a behavioral intervention/yoga in the last six months

Type of Study:

Interventional

Study Design:

Allocation: Randomized, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Single Blind (Subject), Primary Purpose: Supportive Care

Outcome Measure:

Effect of yoga on chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting

Outcome Description:

This study is to evaluate the effects of yoga intervention vs. Jacobsons progressive muscle relaxation vs. standard of care only on chemotherapy induced nausea and emesis (CINV) outcomes

Outcome Time Frame:

4 months (prior to every cycle of chemotherapy,for 4 cycles)

Safety Issue:

No

Principal Investigator

RAGHAVENDRA RAO, PHD

Investigator Role:

Principal Investigator

Investigator Affiliation:

HCG

Authority:

India: Institutional Review Board

Study ID:

Y010810

NCT ID:

NCT01387841

Start Date:

May 2010

Completion Date:

December 2011

Related Keywords:

  • Breast Cancer
  • Malignant Female Reproductive System Neoplasm
  • Lymphomas
  • Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting
  • yoga
  • chemotherapy
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • Breast Neoplasms
  • Neoplasms
  • Genital Neoplasms, Female
  • Lymphoma
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting

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