Yoga may ease depression and anxiety during stem cell transplant
NCT ID NCT05681026
First seen Sep 30, 2025 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 30 times
Summary
This study is testing whether a yoga program designed to fit different cultures can help cancer patients feel better during a stem cell transplant. About 60 adults in India, Tanzania, and the United States will take part in up to 12 yoga sessions before and after their transplant. Researchers will measure changes in mood, anxiety, and quality of life using questionnaires and interviews.
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M D Anderson Cancer Center
RECRUITINGHouston, Texas, 77030, United States
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Muhimbili National Hospital
RECRUITINGDar es Salaam, Tanzania
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Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana
RECRUITINGGiddenahalli, Karnataka, 560105, India
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What this could mean
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Active substance
yoga therapy sessions
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to help cancer patients feel better during a tough treatment like stem cell transplant.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early pilot study with only 60 people, so results may not apply widely. The yoga program may not reduce symptoms more than usual care.
Conditions
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