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Yoga may ease depression and anxiety during cancer transplants

NCT ID NCT05681026

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 is testing whether a yoga program designed to fit different cultures can help cancer patients who are getting a stem cell transplant. About 60 adults in India, Tanzania, and the United States will take part in up to 12 yoga sessions before and during their hospital stay. Researchers will measure changes in mood, anxiety, and quality of life through questionnaires and interviews.

What this could mean

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Active substance
yoga therapy sessions
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a simple, drug-free way to help cancer patients feel better emotionally and physically during a difficult transplant hospital stay.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage pilot study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Yoga may not significantly reduce symptoms for all patients.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 60 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Aug 2023

Expected to finish

Jan 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

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

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Cancer patients scheduled to undergo an autologous or allogeneic HSCT at MD Anderson, HCG, or MNH; 2. Age 18 or older; 3. English, Hindi, or Swahili speaking; 4. Able to sign a written informed consent and be willing to follow protocol requirements. Exclusion Criteria: * Extreme mobility issues that preclude participating in the YT; * Major thought disorders such as schizophrenia or uncontrolled bipolar disorder; * HCT comorbidity score of 3 or higher, excluding cancer diagnoses

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Conditions

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cancer neoplasm

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Cancer Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation

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  1. The places running it

    3 sites in 3 countries. The list below names each one and where it is.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • M D Anderson Cancer Center

    RECRUITING

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

  • Muhimbili National Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

  • Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana

    RECRUITING

    Giddenahalli, Karnataka, 560105, India

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