Breast Cancer Clinical Trial
Yoga for Symptoms of Nerve Damage Caused by Chemotherapy
Summary
Some types of chemotherapy used to treat breast cancer can cause damage to nerves with symptoms like tingling, numbness, muscle weakness, and pain in the hands and feet that can last and can affect functioning. The purpose of this study is to find out the effects of yoga on reducing symptoms caused by such nerve damage.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
English-speaking
Age >/= 18 years old
Survivors with a primary diagnosis of stage I-III breast, ovarian uterine, or endometrial cancer
Moderate to severe chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy, defined by symptoms such as numbness, tingling, or pain ratings of 4 or greater on a 0-10 numeric rating scale
Have completed neurotoxic chemotherapy, i.e. taxanes (paclitaxel, docetaxel) and platinum (carboplatin) at least 3 months prior to enrollment
If taking anti-neuropathy medications, they are on a stable regiment (no change in 3 months)
ECOG performance status 0-2
Exclusion Criteria:
Participants with metastatic disease
Participants who are currently receiving physical therapy or practicing yoga for any reason
Control Group - Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
English speaking
Age >/= 18 years old
Survivors with a primary diagnosis of Stage I-III breast, ovarian, uterine, or endometrial cancer
CIPN symptoms such as numbness, tingling, or pain ratings < 2 on a 0-10 NRS scale
Have completed neurotoxic chemotherapy, i.e. taxanes (paclitaxel, docetaxel) and platinum (carboplatin) at least 3 months prior to enrollment
ECOG performance status 0-2
Exclusion Criteria:
Patients with metastatic disease
Patients taking anti-neuropathy medication
Patients who are currently receiving physical therapy or practicing yoga for any reason
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There are 2 Locations for this study
Harrison New York, 10604, United States
New York New York, 10021, United States
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