Learning Yoga to eNhance Cancer Survivorship

Northwestern University21 enrolled

Overview

This study aims to conduct a single-arm pilot test of online yoga classes for young adult cancer survivors (YACS). Study hypotheses are that LYNC will be feasible (enrollment of \> 50% of eligible) and acceptable (75% attendance at all sessions). In addition, analyses of preliminary efficacy outcomes will examine whether participants report potential improvements in psychosocial and physical wellbeing.

This study will recruit YACS (n=30) for an 8-week course (75-minute yoga classes delivered once per week) delivered online via videoconferencing software such as Zoom or Bluejeans. During yoga classes, all participants will be able to see one another, to simulate the group experience of being in an in-person class. Participants will complete patient-reported outcomes of physical and psychosocial wellbeing at baseline (prior to class 1) and post-intervention (after class 8), as well as post-intervention measures of feasibility/acceptability (e.g., ease of accessing online classes, satisfaction with yoga classes, helpfulness of online yoga, barriers/dislikes associated with online yoga). All surveys will be administered via REDCap. In addition, the investigators will compute rates of retention (% of consenting subjects who complete post-intervention assessment) and adherence (# of yoga classes attended).

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Cancer

Interventions

Yoga InterventionOTHER

Weekly 75-minute yoga classes.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 25 YearsMax age: 39 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Age 25-39 * History of cancer diagnosed at age \>18 * \>2 months post-treatment for cancer * Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status (0-2) * Access to internet-connected device with camera and capacity for full-screen display (e.g., laptop or desktop computer; tablet or smart phone with Air Play to full-size monitor) Exclusion Criteria: * Regular use of yoga (i.e., once or more per week) since cancer diagnosis/treatment * Unable to complete forms and yoga classes in English * Adults who are cognitively impaired, pregnant, imprisoned or otherwise detained

Locations (1)

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Feasibility

Enrollment rate of \> 50% of eligible screened participants

Time frame: 9 months

Acceptability

Attendance rate: \>75% of classes, on average

Time frame: 8 weeks

Secondary Outcomes

Change in Health Behaviors

Health behaviors are measured with a 10-item scale adapted from investigators' prior research. Items allow for calculation of body mass index (based on self-reported height and weight), determination of the amount of physical activity per week, and indicators of diet quality. Items are based on American Cancer Society and National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines for health behaviors in cancer survivors.