Yoga study reveals cancer Patients' preferences for digital vs. studio sessions
NCT ID NCT06248450
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether cancer patients prefer doing yoga online or in a studio during their treatment. 163 people with cancer chose their preferred setting and attended weekly group yoga for 12 weeks. Researchers measured quality of life and interviewed participants about their experience. The goal is to help make yoga a more accessible option in cancer care.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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163 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2023
- Finished
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Aug 2025
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with cancer and scheduled for or initiated oncological treatment at an oncology clinic. * Received written information about the study. * Willing to participate in the study and able to follow the protocol. * Understanding and expressing themselves in Swedish. * Age ≥ 18 years. * Provided informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with severe cognitive impairments such as dementia and serious psychiatric illness. * Patients with significant physical disabilities that may hinder yoga. * Patients with difficulties completing questionnaires. * Expected survival of less than 3 months.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Department of oncology, university hospital
Linköping, 58185, Sweden
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