Effects of Yoga on Cognitive and Immune Function in Colorectal Cancer

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Conditions studied: Colorectal Neoplasms

In brief

The purpose of this study is to determine if individuals with colorectal cancer enjoy yoga and to begin to assess whether yoga is effective in improving attention and immune function in individuals with colorectal cancer compared to physical activity and usual care.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02564835

Run by

University of Michigan

People needed

27

Starts

2015-09-01

Expected to finish

2017-09-01

Last updated by the study team

2018-12-19

Who can join

Age: 21 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• a history of any stage new or recuurent colorectal cancer
• great then 6 months post treatment for colorectal cancer
• report not fully recovered from the effects of cancer and cancer treatment
• no clinical signs or symptoms of brain metastasis
• normal (or corrected to normal) hearing and vision
• able to read and write English

You may not qualify if…

• conditions that could affect participation in yoga such as spinal disease or unstable joints

Where it is running

• University of Michigan School of Nursing — Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

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