Clinical trial Recruiting at 7 sites Interventional Ages 18 to 99 Women only

Yoga and education program for breast cancer patients experiencing pain from hormone therapy

Official title: A Randomized, Open-labelled, Controlled Trial Evaluating the Efficacy of a Physical Therapy-yoga-patient Educational Program for Breast Cancer Patients With Pain Due to Hormonal Therapy Treatment.

Run by Institut du Cancer de Montpellier - Val d'Aurelle · NCT04457895 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a yoga and education program to see if it can help breast cancer patients manage pain from hormone therapy and improve their quality of life.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 99 Years
SexWomen only
Enrollment108 (estimated)
SponsorInstitut du Cancer de Montpellier - Val d'Aurelle
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy
Locations7 sites (Libourne, Aquitaine and 6 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedFebruary 11, 2021
Main results expectedAugust 2028
Study endsAugust 2028
Registry record updatedJune 4, 2026
Trial IDNCT04457895 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include adult women with non-metastatic breast cancer who are currently undergoing hormone therapy and experiencing moderate to severe pain.

Probably not a fit

Patients with chronic rheumatologic pain requiring specific care or those who have practiced yoga regularly in the past three months may not benefit from this program.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the effectiveness of a physical therapy and yoga-based educational program designed for breast cancer patients suffering from osteoarticular pain due to hormone therapy. The program aims to empower patients by teaching them yoga postures that they can practice at home, enhancing their self-efficacy and quality of life. The approach combines therapeutic education with physical activity to address pain management and improve overall well-being. The study is conducted at multiple locations in France, ensuring a diverse patient population.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly reduce pain and improve the quality of life for breast cancer patients undergoing hormone therapy.

How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown positive outcomes with yoga interventions for pain management in breast cancer patients, indicating potential for success in this innovative approach.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Age ≥ 18 years
* Non metastatic breast cancer
* Ongoing hormone therapy, with no treatment modification in the 30 days before inclusion
* Osteoarticular and/or musculoskeletal pain due to HT ≥ 4 on the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)
* Previous treatment (surgery, chemotherapy or radiotherapy) ended at least 2 months before inclusion
* Informed patient and signed informed consent received
* Affiliation to a social security system

Exclusion Criteria:

* Chronic rhumatologic pain with specific care needed
* Regular Yoga practice in the 3 months before inclusion
* Contraindication or clinical state not allowing physical practice
* Patient whose regular follow-up is initially impossible for psychological, family, social or geographical reasons,
* Pregnant and breastfeeding woman

Where it's running

  • CH Libourne
    Libourne, Aquitaine, France
    Recruiting
  • Icm Val D'Aurelle
    Montpellier, Herault, France
    Recruiting
  • CHU Nîmes
    Nîmes, Herault, France
    Recruiting
  • Insitut de Cancérologie de Lorraine
    Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, Meurthe-et-Moselle,, France
    Recruiting
  • Institut Bergonié
    Bordeaux, New Aquitaine, France
    Recruiting
  • Institut du sein Basque
    Tosse, New Aquitaine, France
    Recruiting
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  • Institut de Cancérologie de l'Ouest
    Angers, Pays de la Loire Region, France
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.