Can yoga prepare ovarian cancer patients for surgery?

NCT ID NCT06545604

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a comprehensive yoga therapy program for women with advanced ovarian cancer who are scheduled for chemotherapy and surgery. The program includes dietary advice, movement, breathing exercises, and mental support. Researchers want to see if it is feasible and if it improves quality of life.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

yoga therapy program

What this could lead to

If successful, this program could help women with ovarian cancer feel better physically and emotionally before surgery.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early feasibility study with only 40 participants. It is not designed to prove the program works, only that it can be done.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

fallopian tube cancer ovarian cancer primary peritoneal carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • MD Anderson Cancer Center

    RECRUITING

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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