Yoga for Persistent Pain Related to Oncology Surgery

University Health Network, Toronto23 enrolled

Overview

This randomized controlled trial will evaluate a yoga intervention for individuals who experience persistent pain following oncology surgery. The integrated yoga program will involve postures, breathing exercises, and concentration practices. Data will be collected at several time points (pre-, mid-, and post-intervention) for both the intervention and wait-list control conditions. The data will be analysed using linear mixed effects growth models. Results will be written up in manuscript format, published in a peer review journal, and disseminated at scientific research conferences.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Persistent Postoperative Pain

Interventions

Yoga ConditionBEHAVIORAL

Participants randomized to the Yoga Condition will participate in an integrated yoga program consisting of yoga postures, breathing exercises, and concentration/meditation practices.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 90 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Is a patient at specific pain clinics 2. Has undergone oncology surgery prior to commencing the yoga intervention 3. Is 18 years of age or older 4. Is able to speak and read English 5. Is able to commit to one weekly, one hour yoga classes for eight weeks 6. Is able to provide a note from their physician or kinesiologist indicating that it is safe for them to participate in a gentle physical activity intervention, such as yoga Exclusion Criteria: 1. Has pre-existing medical contraindications that preclude participation 2. Has cognitive limitations or language comprehension issues that would impact participation 3. Have had a regular yoga practice in the last six months 4. Documented personality disorder 5. Pregnant women 6. Current enrollment in another research trial evaluating a mind-body intervention

Locations (1)

Toronto General Hospital

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Change in scores on the Pain Catastrophizing Scale

Time frame: at 0, 4 and 8 weeks

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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