Feasibility and Preliminary Efficacy of Hatha Yoga in Head and Neck Cancer Survivors



Status:Completed
Healthy:No
Age Range:18 - Any
Updated:4/28/2016
Start Date:August 2013
End Date:October 2015

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Treatment for head and neck cancer can result in marked musculo-skeletal impairment (MSI).
This study will examine the effects of Hatha Yoga as a therapeutic modality to address MSI.

The use of aggressive treatment for head and neck cancer (HNC) particularly combined
modality treatment regimens has resulted in an increase in survival. Unfortunately, this
improvement has come with a marked increase in acute and late-effects. Acute HNC
treatment-related toxicities have been clearly and extensively documented; however, data
pertaining to adverse late-effects, those most likely to impact the survivor's long term
symptom burden, functionality, and overall quality of life (QOL), are limited. This pilot
study will be conducted to examine the feasibility of tailored Hatha Yoga as a therapeutic
modality to address MSI in patients who have survived HNC.

Inclusion Criteria:

- >/= 18 years of age

- >3 months post-treatment of HNC

- no active cancer

- ability to understand English in order to complete questionnaires

- willing to participate in the guided and home Yoga practice

- willing to drive to the study site

- willing and able to provide informed consent

- completed medically indicated physical therapy

- medical clearance by study medical oncologist

Exclusion Criteria:

- a prior cancer diagnosis within the past three years (except basal cell, surgically
treated squamous cell skin cancer, early prostate cancer under observation)

- have received radiation therapy or chemotherapy for any condition other than primary
HNC

- medical conditions that would prohibit the safe implementation of a Yoga practice
(e.g., vertigo, dementia)

- active Yoga practice within the past 6 months
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