Effect of Yoga Counselling on Quality of Life and Psychological Outcomes of Prostate Cancer Patients

NMP Medical Research Institute92 enrolled

Overview

Cancer is second leading cause of death worldwide. The psychological issues are related to all stages of the disease affecting outcome of treatment and overall quality of life. The study evaluated the effectiveness of yoga counselling among prostate cancer patients on their quality of life and psychological outcomes.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Prostate Cancer

Interventions

Counselling based on yogaBEHAVIORAL

Counseling sessions were given as one-on-one and group to patients based on yoga philosophy and therapy.

ChemotherapyDRUG

Usual Care group had standard chemotherapy regimens

Eligibility

Sex: MALEMin age: 40 YearsMax age: 60 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Primary diagnosis of Prostate Cancer * Sign a consent form allowing related information to be included in this research. Exclusion Criteria: * Have pre-existing diagnosed psychiatric conditions * Currently taking psychotropic medications * Have been diagnosed with cancer other than prostate cancer * Evidence of active substance abuse.

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Anxiety and Depression

Depression and anxiety as assessed by Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale

Time frame: Change from baseline to 12 weeks

Secondary Outcomes

Quality of Life

Quality of life as assessed by WHO quality of life-BREF

Time frame: Change from baseline to 12 weeks

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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