Effects of Vigorous Versus Restorative Yoga Practice on Objective Cognition Functions in Sedentary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Survivors: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Many cancer survivors experience cancer-related cognitive impairment (CRCI). We conducted a randomized controlled pilot trial of 2 types of yoga practice and evaluated their effects on participants' objective cognitive function.

Methods

Sedentary breast or ovarian cancer survivors were randomized to practice either restorative yoga (with more meditative practice and minimal physical exertion) or vigorous yoga (with considerable physical exertion and minimal meditative practice) in 60-minute supervised sessions 3 times a week for 12 weeks, followed by 12 weeks of home practice. We used the NIH Toolbox Cognition Domain to evaluate participants at baseline, week 12, and week 24.

Results

We enrolled 35 participants. For women in the restorative yoga group, overall

SUBMITTER: Deng G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9403449 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature