This trial studies how well dyadic yoga works in supporting patients with head and neck cancer undergoing radiotherapy and their family caregivers. Dyadic Yoga may help to improve fatigue, sleep difficulties, depression symptoms, and overall quality of life.
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United States
Texas
Houston
M D Anderson Cancer CenterStatus: Temporarily closed to accrual
Contact: Kathrin Milbury
Phone: 713-745-2868
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:
I. Examine the feasibility of a dyadic yoga program in head and neck cancer (HNC) patients undergoing radiotherapy (RT) and their family caregivers.
SECONDARY OBJECTIVES:
I. Establish the initial efficacy of the yoga program in patients and their caregivers regarding quality of life (QOL) outcomes (i.e., fatigue, sleep disturbance, depressive symptoms, and overall QOL) and objective performance outcomes (i.e., sit to stand test and grip strength).
II. Examine the feasibility and initial evidence for efficacy of using a wearable activity tracker (WAT) in patients over the course of their RT.
OUTLINE: Patients are randomized to 1 of 2 groups.
GROUP I: Patients and their caregivers take part in partner-based yoga program up to 5 days a week for up to 15 sessions over 45-60 minutes each during the course of radiation therapy. After the 5th session, patients receive a digital video disc (DVD) and instructions for practicing yoga at home.
GROUP II: Patients receive standard of care.
Trial PhaseNo phase specified
Trial Typesupportive care
Lead OrganizationM D Anderson Cancer Center
Principal InvestigatorKathrin Milbury
