Yoga for Persistent Pain Related to Oncology Surgery

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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This randomized controlled trial will evaluate a yoga intervention for individuals who experience persistent pain following oncology surgery. The integrated yoga program will involve postures, breathing exercises, and concentration practices. Data will be collected at several time points (pre-, mid-, and post-intervention) for both the intervention and wait-list control conditions. The data will be analysed using linear mixed effects growth models. Results will be written up in manuscript format, published in a peer review journal, and disseminated at scientific research conferences.

Official Title
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Evaluation of the Transitional Pain Service Surgical Oncology Yoga Program for Individuals With Persistent Pain; a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

Conditions
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Persistent Postoperative Pain

Intervention / Treatment
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* Behavioral: Yoga Condition


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Is a patient at specific pain clinics Has undergone oncology surgery prior to commencing the yoga intervention Is 18 years of age or older Is able to speak and read English Is able to commit to one weekly, one hour yoga classes for eight weeks Is able to provide a note from their physician or kinesiologist indicating that it is safe for them to participate in a gentle physical activity intervention, such as yoga Exclusion Criteria: Has pre-existing medical contraindications that preclude participation Has cognitive limitations or language comprehension issues that would impact participation Have had a regular yoga practice in the last six months Documented personality disorder Pregnant women Current enrollment in another research trial evaluating a mind-body intervention

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 90 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Yoga Condition<br>Participants randomized to the Yoga Condition will participate in a specialized yoga intervention. | Behavioral: Yoga Condition<br>* Participants randomized to the Yoga Condition will participate in an integrated yoga program consisting of yoga postures, breathing exercises, and concentration/meditation practices.<br>|
| No Intervention: Wait-List Control Condition<br>Participants randomized to the Wait-List Control Condition will participate in a specialized yoga intervention once the Yoga Condition has completed their assigned intervention. | |

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Change in scores on the Pain Catastrophizing Scale |  | at 0, 4 and 8 weeks |