Comprehensive Yoga Therapy Based Lifestyle Prehabilitation Program for Women With Ovarian Cancer
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Summary
To provide a comprehensive yoga therapy (CYT) program to patients with ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer who are scheduled to receive chemotherapy and then undergo surgery. Researchers want to learn about the effects of the program on patients' quality of life and other outcomes described below.
Description
Primary Objectives: Primary Objective: to assess the feasibility of a CYT prehabilitation program in women with ovarian cancer scheduled to receive NACT and IDS. Feasibility criteria will include the percent of eligible patients who consent to participate (feasibility is defined as 30% of those approached and are eligible end up consenting) and study retention by the last follow-up (feasibility is defined as 60% of those undergoing surgery remaining in the study and providing some data at baseline and at last follow-up timepoint). Secondary Objectives: * Examine the effects of the CYT progr…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- Female
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Women with stage III-IV epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, primary peritonal cancer with recommendations for NACT/IDS at recruitment. 2. Able to read, write, and speak English. 3. 18 years of age or older. 4. Oriented to person, place, and time. 5. Access to internet connection. 6. Access to a tablet, laptop or computer or smart phone. 7. Access and ability to do virtual sessions. 9\. Plan for surgical intervention at MD Anderson Cancer Center 9. Performance status 0-2. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Have completed chemotherapy. 2. Any major thought disorder (e.g., schizoph…
Interventions
- OtherYoga Therapy for Nutritional, Physical, and Psychosocial Prehabilitation
Two visits per week with a yoga therapist while receiving neoadjuvant chemotherapy to cover dietary counseling, yoga-based movement practices, breathwork practices, mind practices, and behavioral support for the purpose of preparing patients' mind and body for a planned surgery.
- OtherUsual care supportive services including nutrition counseling per usual care
Usual care supportive services while receiving neoadjuvant chemotherapy.
Location
- MD Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, Texas