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Effects of Online Yoga on the Quality of Life of Breast Cancer Patients
Sponsor: Charite University, Berlin, Germany
Summary
This study investigates the effects of two different online yoga interventions on the health-related quality of life in breast cancer patients. Qualitative and quantitative data will be collected.
Official title: Effects of Two Different Online Yoga Interventions on the Quality of Life of Breast Cancer Patients Compared With Waiting List - a Three-arm Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 75 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
138
Start Date
2022-05-09
Completion Date
2026-12
Last Updated
2025-02-18
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Iyengar Yoga
Iyengar Yoga focuses on the correct alignment of the body while practicing the physical exercises of yoga. Props are used to support the body in finding the right alignment. Relaxation is also part of this intervention. Participiants receive 1x90 min guided yoga class per week for 8 weeks and are encouraged to continue their practice at home daily for at least 30 minutes.
Meditative Yoga
Meditative Yoga in the context of this study means practicing the physical exercises of yoga as well as meditation. Additionally, each week one of the yamas/niyamas, which are ethical principles to live by in the Yoga philosophy, will be presented at the beginning of each class and will form the theme of the class. Participants receive 1x90 min guided yoga class per week for 8 weeks and are encouraged to continue their practice at home daily for at least 30 minutes.
Locations (1)
Charite University
Berlin, State of Berlin, Germany