This is a randomized prospective pilot study assessing the safety and feasibility of two yoga interventions in head and neck cancer patients undergoing primary or adjuvant radiation with or without concurrent chemotherapy
Primary Objective: \- To assess the safety and feasibility of Hatha yoga in head and neck cancer patients undergoing treatment with primary or adjuvant radiation with or without chemotherapy.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
19
A guided practice that includes gentle stretching of the jaw, neck and shoulders. It lasts approximately 25 minutes.
The strengthening video directs patients through a sequence of isometric exercises to strengthen neck, shoulder and core muscles that are critical for good posture and musculoskeletal integrity. The patient may opt to do the strengthening exercises standing, sitting or with their back on the floor depending on their strength. The video lasts 20 minutes.
The relaxation video uses meditative techniques to quiet and calm the mind. The video lasts 15 minutes
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Safety of Hatha yoga
Number of adverse events as graded by CTCAE 4.0
Time frame: Approximately 8 weeks
Feasibility of Hatha yoga
At least 50% of patients will need to moderately compliant to be feasible (Compliance will be defined as:Fully Compliant: Participation in at least 1 yoga activity on at least 70% of days on study; Moderately Compliant: Participation in at least 1 yoga activity on at least 40% of days on study;Noncompliant: Participation on less than 40% of days on study)
Time frame: Approximately 8 weeks
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The breath work video will guide patients through a series of abdominal and chest breathing exercises. The video lasts 15 minutes.
Participants will complete a questionnaire addressing satisfaction with the yoga program.
Instructor guided yoga session twice a week
Introduction to Yoga and Yoga poses