Yoga and breath work may ease stress for cancer caregivers

NCT ID NCT02257853

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 8 times

Summary

This study tested whether a daily 20-minute routine of gentle chair yoga and breathing exercises could reduce stress in caregivers of patients receiving a stem cell transplant. 53 adult caregivers participated, with half doing the yoga and breathing program for about two months. The goal was to see if this simple intervention could improve their mental and physical well-being.

What this could mean

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Active substance: gentle chair yoga and breath work
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to help caregivers of stem cell transplant patients feel less stressed and healthier.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-phase study with only 53 participants, so results may not apply to all caregivers. The intervention is mild and may not produce strong effects.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Caregiver Burden Stress, Psychological

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CAREGIVERS STRESS, PSYCHOLOGICAL

Contacts and locations

Locations

National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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