Trial reportArchives of gynecology and obstetrics2024
The impact of online yoga on sleep and quality of life in women with breast cancer: a randomized trial.
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5 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- The effect of chronic yoga interventions on sleep quality in people with sleep disorders: a scoping review.Frontiers in neurology · 2025Pooled it
- Postoperative exercise rehabilitation and patient experience among breast cancer survivors under the "Healthy China" initiative: an integrative review.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Pooled it
- Effects of Remotely Delivered Yoga Interventions on Quality of Life and Symptom Burden in Women with Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Impact of risk and lifestyle factors on therapy goals in the treatment of breast cancer and gynecological cancer patients with integrative medicine.Archives of gynecology and obstetrics · 2025Article
- The Effects of Online Yoga Practice on Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
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Abstract
introductionThere is growing evidence of the benefit of physical activity and mindfulness in breast cancer patients (HC et al. in BMC Complement Altern Med, 2017). Yoga offers a combination of both. The aim of this study was to establish an online yoga program for breast cancer patients and survivors. As the project was launched during the (COVID) pandemic restrictions, we intended to prove effective online yoga as a way to access supportive therapy independently of sanitary issues and geographic locations in rural regions.
methodsThe two main outcomes were quality of life and sleep quality, and both were evaluated by standardized questionnaires (EORTC-QLQ 30 BR 23 and PSQI). Participants (n = 173) had breast cancer or a history of breast cancer and were randomized to either 6 weeks online yoga, twice a week for 45 min or a waiting control group.
resultsOur results show improved sleep quality in the PSQI score and improved subitems (dyspnea and physical activity) in the EORTC quality of life score. DISCUSSION: Online yoga seems to be a valid option in supportive therapy for breast cancer patients, as it improves physical fitness, dyspnea and overall sleep quality. It is also safe and cost effective as a remote intervention.
trial registrationTrial registration number and date of registration for prospectively registered trials: DRKS00029548, 07.07.2022.WHO International clinical trials registry platform number: DRKS00029548. The registration number of the ethical committee CAU in Kiel: D 589/20.
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