Relaxation techniques tested to ease breast cancer radiation stress
NCT ID NCT01202851
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two relaxation programs (including stretching and relaxation techniques) to see if they improve physical and emotional well-being in women with breast cancer undergoing radiation therapy. About 700 women with early-stage breast cancer will participate, with some not doing any relaxation program for comparison. The goal is to find simple ways to help patients feel better during treatment.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Phase 3
Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.
- Participants
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681 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2011
- Expected to finish
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Feb 2028
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Women with stage 0 - III breast cancer who will be undergoing daily adjuvant radiation for 4-6 weeks (patients only). 2. 18 years of age or older (patient and spouse/partner). 3. Able to read, write, and speak English or Spanish (patient and spouse/partner). Exclusion Criteria: 1. Patients who have any major psychiatric diagnoses (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). 2. Patients who have not undergone any surgical treatment for their cancer. 3. Patients with extreme mobility issues (e.g., unable to get in and out of a chair unassisted). 4. Patients who have practiced yoga or taken yoga classes in the year prior to study enrollment or who are currently engaged in a regular mind-body practice.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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