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Breathe away pain: yoga breathing tested for Post-Surgery recovery

NCT ID NCT06446999

Symptom relief Sponsor: KTO Karatay University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether yoga-based breathing exercises can reduce pain, fatigue, and insomnia and improve self-efficacy in people recovering from colorectal cancer surgery. 80 patients were split into two groups: one did the breathing exercises twice daily for about 20 minutes, while the other received standard care. Researchers measured pain, fatigue, sleep quality, and self-care confidence using standard scales.

What this could mean

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Active substance
yoga-based breathing exercise
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to manage common symptoms after colorectal cancer surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with 80 patients. The results may not apply to everyone, and the exercises require a smartphone and ability to follow instructions.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

80 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jul 2023

Finished

Jul 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Having colo-rectal surgery for the first time * Have a mobile phone suitable for downloading the yoga-based breathing exercise video, * Use the same type and dose of painkillers, * No communication barrier * Volunteer to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Using sleeping pills, * Having a physical disability in doing breathing exercises, * Being diagnosed with a psychiatric disease, * Having been doing yoga breathing exercises for the last six month

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Conditions

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colorectal cancer Fatigue insomnia Pain Signs and Symptoms

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Symptoms and signs

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • KTO Karatay University

    Karatay, Konya, 42020, Turkey (Türkiye)

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