Somatic Yoga and Meditation for Cancer Survivors With Pain From Neuropathy

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Conditions studied: Cancer Survivor, Pain, Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy, Function, Fall Risk, Balance, Quality of Life

In brief

Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy syndrome (CIPN) causes significant pain in hands and feet and is an adverse effect of treatment. Few non-pharmacological interventions have been tested and individuals experience CIPN symptoms years after treatment. This is the first study to explore a somatic yoga and meditation (SYM) intervention on functional outcomes and quality of life in cancer survivors.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03786055

Run by

Stockton University

People needed

18

Starts

2018-06-04

Expected to finish

2019-07-31

Last updated by the study team

2019-08-15

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Cancer survivors 18 years or older
• Any type or stage of cancer
• Completed chemotherapy treatment
• Mild Peripheral Neuropathy Symptoms

You may not qualify if…

• Active cancer disease
• Currently receiving cancer treatment
• Diabetes
• Prior history of peripheral neuropathy from other disease
• Risk factors for exercise (measured by Patient Activity Readiness Questionnaire)

Where it is running

• Leadership Studio — Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
• Bacharach Institute for Rehabilitation — Pomona, New Jersey, United States

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