Yoga program for young adults with cancer
Official title: Yoga for Young Adults Affected by Cancer: Exploring Implementation and Effectiveness of an Online Program
Run by University of Calgary · NCT05314803 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests a yoga program for young adults with cancer to see if it can help improve their physical and mental well-being.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Calgary Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Calgary, Alberta) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 1, 2021 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2027 |
| Study ends | December 1, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | April 6, 2022 |
| Trial ID | NCT05314803 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are young adults aged 18-39 who have been diagnosed with cancer and are able to safely participate in yoga.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are not within the age range of 18-39 or those who cannot safely engage in yoga 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 project evaluates a yoga program designed specifically for young adults aged 18-39 who are affected by cancer. It aims to enhance both physical and psychological outcomes through a single-group, mixed-methods approach. Participants will engage in yoga sessions and provide feedback through questionnaires and interviews to assess the program's effectiveness and implementation. The study is particularly focused on individuals at any stage of their cancer journey, whether they are currently undergoing treatment or have completed it.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could improve the physical and mental well-being of young adults facing cancer.
How similar studies have gone: While yoga has been studied in various populations, this specific approach targeting young adults with cancer is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Adult aged 18 years or older; 2. Diagnosed with cancer between the ages of 18-39 years; 3. At any stage of their cancer experience (i.e., on- or off-treatment); 4. Able to safely engage in yoga, as assessed by completing the Get Active Questionnaire and obtaining medical clearance (if indicated). 5. Willing and able to complete informed consent, questionnaires, physical assessments, and an interview in English. Exclusion Criteria: 1\. Previous enrolment in the study, to avoid contamination and/or ceiling effects.
Where it's running
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University of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta, Canada Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: S. Nicole Culos-Reed, PhD
- Email: nculosre@ucalgary.ca
- Phone: 403-220-7540
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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.