A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study of Yoga Skills Training Versus an Attention Control Delivered During Chemotherapy Administration.

ABSTRACT:

Context

It is important to address fatigue and co-occurring symptoms during chemotherapy to preserve quality of life in patients with gastrointestinal (GI) cancer.

Objective

To conduct a randomized controlled pilot study of a Yoga Skills Training (YST) intervention compared to an attention control (AC) among adults diagnosed with GI cancer.

Methods

YST consisted of four 30-minute sessions delivered individually during chemotherapy plus home practice. AC provided empathic attention plus home diaries. Patient-reported (PROMIS T-score) assessments of fatigue, depressive symptoms, sleep disturbances, and psychological stress (Perceived Stress Scale) were collected at chemotherapy visits: baseline, Week 8, Week 10 and Week 14, and analyzed using a mixed effects model. Infl

SUBMITTER: Sohl SJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8766874 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature