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

NCT ID NCT04890834

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

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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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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

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

415 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2021

Expected to finish

Jun 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * PATIENTS: Diagnosed with a primary HNC and going to receive at least 5 weeks (25 fractions) of CRT * PATIENTS: Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of =\< 2 * PATIENTS: Having a family caregiver (e.g., spouse/partner, sibling, adult child) willing to participate * PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS: Must be at least 18 years old * PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS: Able to read and speak English * PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS: Able to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS: Who have regularly (self-defined) participated in a yoga program in the year prior to diagnosis

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

head and neck carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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Head and neck carcinoma

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • M D Anderson Cancer Center

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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