Yoga for two: could partner sessions cut hospital visits for cancer patients?

NCT ID NCT04890834

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether a partner-based (dyadic) yoga program can improve quality of life and reduce hospital visits for head and neck cancer patients undergoing chemoradiation, as well as their family caregivers. About 415 patient-caregiver pairs are taking part. The yoga sessions are added to standard care, and researchers will track emergency department visits and quality-of-life scores over 6 months.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: yoga sessions
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a low-cost way to improve quality of life and reduce emergency visits for head and neck cancer patients and their caregivers.
What could go wrong: This is a behavioral intervention study, not a drug trial, so benefits may be modest. Results depend on participants sticking with the yoga program, and the study is still ongoing.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

head and neck carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HEAD AND NECK CARCINOMA

Contacts and locations

Locations

M D Anderson Cancer Center

Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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