Trial reportPsycho-oncology2019
Dyadic yoga program for patients undergoing thoracic radiotherapy and their family caregivers: Results of a pilot randomized controlled trial.
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20 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 41 citations in OpenAlex.
- Recommendations for Interventions to Improve Function in Patients With Lung Cancer: A Clinical Practice Guideline.Cancer medicine · 2025Guideline
- The effect of mind-body exercise in lung cancer patients: a meta-analysis of RCTs.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2023Pooled it
- The Challenges of Enrollment and Retention: A Systematic Review of Psychosocial Behavioral Interventions for Patients With Cancer and Their Family Caregivers.Journal of pain and symptom management · 2021Pooled it
- Nonpharmacologic interventions for managing distress, anxiety, and depression for patients with cancer and their family caregivers: A systematic review and meta-analysis.CA: a cancer journal for cliniciansPooled it
- Qualitative results from a randomized pilot study of eHealth Mindful Movement and Breathing to improve gynecologic cancer surgery outcomes.Journal of psychosocial oncology · 2024Trial
- Feasibility, Acceptability, and Clinical Significance of a Dyadic, Web-Based, Psychosocial and Physical Activity Self-Management Program (Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2022Trial
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- Videoconferenced Yoga Interventions for Cancer Patients and their Caregivers during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Report from a Clinician's Perspective.Integrative cancer therapiesTrial
- 'It Just Wears You Down': A Qualitative Exploration of the Experiences and Wellness Needs of Organ Transplant Caregivers to Inform the Development of Support Resources.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Interventions for unpaid carers of people living with breathlessness due to chronic respiratory diseases: Scoping review.Palliative & supportive care · 2026Article
- Survivorship Challenges and Supportive Care in Lung Cancer.Seminars in respiratory and critical care medicine · 2025Review
- Bibliometric Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials on Yoga Interventions for Cancer Patients: A Decade in Review.Cureus · 2024Review
- Health benefits of yoga for cancer survivors: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis.Asia-Pacific journal of oncology nursing · 2024Review
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- Exercise interventions for adults with cancer receiving radiation therapy alone.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2023Review
- Positive Psychology Approaches to Interventions for Cancer Dyads: A Scoping Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Enhancing Quality of Life in People With Lung Cancer: An Integrative Program of Yoga, Education, and Group Support.Integrative cancer therapiesObservational
- The Effects of Yoga in Helping Cancer Patients and Caregivers Manage the Stress of a Natural Disaster: A Brief Report on Hurricane Harvey.Integrative cancer therapiesArticle
- Effects of Dyadic Interventions on Quality of Life among Cancer Patients: An Integrative Review.Asia-Pacific journal of oncology nursingReview
- Yoga for Caregivers of Patients Suffering from Chronic Diseases such as Cancers and Neurological Disabilities: A Systematic Review.International journal of yogaReview
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Abstract
objectiveThoracic radiotherapy (TRT) may result in toxicities that are associated with performance declines and poor quality of life (QOL) for patients and their family caregivers. The purpose of this randomized controlled trial was to establish feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a dyadic yoga (DY) intervention as a supportive care strategy.
methodsPatients with stage I to III non-small cell lung or esophageal cancer undergoing TRT and their caregivers (N = 26 dyads) were randomized to a 15-session DY or a waitlist control (WLC) group. Prior to TRT and randomization, both groups completed measures of QOL (SF-36) and depressive symptoms (CES-D). Patients also completed the 6-minute walk test (6MWT). Dyads were reassessed on the last day of TRT and 3 months later.
resultsA priori feasibility criteria were met regarding consent (68%), adherence (80%), and retention (81%) rates. Controlling for relevant covariates, multilevel modeling analyses revealed significant clinical improvements for patients in the DY group compared with the WLC group for the 6MWT (means: DY = 473 m vs WLC = 397 m, d = 1.19) and SF-36 physical function (means: DY = 38.77 vs WLC = 30.88; d = .66) and social function (means: DY = 45.24 vs WLC = 39.09; d = .44) across the follow-up period. Caregivers in the DY group reported marginally clinically significant improvements in SF-36 vitality (means: DY = 53.05 vs WLC = 48.84; d = .39) and role performance (means: DY = 52.78 vs WLC = 48.59; d = .51) relative to those in the WLC group.
conclusionsThis novel supportive care program appears to be feasible and beneficial for patients undergoing TRT and their caregivers. A larger efficacy trial with a more stringent control group is warranted.
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