Online yoga's effects on breast cancer patients' quality of life
Official title: Effects of Two Different Online Yoga Interventions on the Quality of Life of Breast Cancer Patients Compared With Waiting List - a Three-arm Randomized Controlled Trial
Run by Charite University, Berlin, Germany · NCT05327543 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing whether two types of online yoga can improve the quality of life for women with non-metastatic breast cancer.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 75 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 138 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Charite University, Berlin, Germany Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | chemotherapy, radiation |
| Locations | 1 site (Berlin, State of Berlin) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 9, 2022 |
| Main results expected | April 2027 |
| Study ends | December 2027 |
| Registry record updated | September 25, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05327543 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are breast cancer patients who have completed primary therapy and experience a limitation in their quality of life.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients currently undergoing chemotherapy, radiation, or surgery may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This clinical trial investigates the impact of two different online yoga interventions on the health-related quality of life for patients with non-metastatic breast cancer. Participants will be randomized into three groups: one receiving Iyengar yoga, another receiving meditative yoga, and a control group that will wait for four months before starting yoga. Both qualitative and quantitative data will be collected to assess the outcomes of these interventions. The study aims to provide insights into how yoga can support breast cancer patients in their recovery process.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the quality of life for breast cancer patients through accessible online yoga interventions.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown positive outcomes with yoga interventions for cancer patients, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Histologically confirmed diagnosis of non-metastatic breast cancer (TNM stage I-III) up to 5 years after diagnosis * Primary therapy completed for at least 3 months * Limitation of the quality of life due to the cancer (indication of at least 4 out of 10 points on the numerical analogue scale) * Willingness to participate in the study and signed informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Current or planned chemotherapy, radiation or surgery * Severe physical or psychopharmacologically treated psychiatric comorbidity due to which a patient is unable to participate in the study * Pregnancy/breastfeeding * Participation in other clinical trials with behavioral, psychological, or complementary medicine interventions * Immobility or limitation for gymnastic exercise due to orthopedic, neurologic, or other medical cause * regular meditation practice \>2x/month * regular yoga practice \>2x/month
Where it's running
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Charite University
Berlin, State of Berlin, Germany Recruiting
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.