Clinical trial · Interventional
Relaxation for Women With Breast Cancer Undergoing Radiotherapy
Biobehavioral Effects of Relaxation for Women With Breast Cancer Undergoing Radiotherapy
- Source
- ClinicalTrials.gov
- Retrieved
- Sep 8, 2026
- Layer
- normalized (units and labels harmonized; values unchanged)
- Run
- ING-CLINICALTRIALS-20260908-000001
Summary
Brief summary (as posted)
The goal of this behavioral research study is to compare two different forms of relaxation programs that will include stretching and relaxation techniques, in order to learn if and how well they may help to improve physical and emotional well-being. This will be tested in patients with breast cancer who are receiving radiation therapy. For comparison purposes, there will also be a group of participants that does not take part in the relaxation programs. This is an investigational study. The relaxation programs are being compared for research purposes only. An "assessment" is any time you complete a set of scheduled activities for this study, such as tests and questionnaires. Up to 700 patients will take part in this study. All will be enrolled at MD Anderson.
Conditions
Conditions (1)
Free-text conditions as registered, with the CancerIndex entity they were reconciled to and the match type.
| Condition (as posted) | Mapped entity | Match | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breast Cancer | Malignant Breast Neoplasm | CURATED_EXACT | 0.92 |
Interventions
Interventions (3)
| Intervention | Type | Mapped drug | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Questionnaires | Behavioral | — | UNRESOLVED |
| Relaxation Program | Other | — | UNRESOLVED |
| Saliva Testing | Other | — | UNRESOLVED |
Design
Arms and outcomes
Arms (3)
- type
- EXPERIMENTAL
- label
- Relaxation Group 1
- description
- Simple stretching exercises, specific breathing skills, and guided relaxation for 3 sessions, 3 times a week for 6 weeks. Each session should last about 60 minutes. Multiple questionnaires taken before, during and after radiotherapy/exercise intervention programs during course of study. 4 saliva samples per day for cortisol testing for 3 days before radiation therapy begins, for 3 days in the last week of radiation therapy, for 3 days in a row 3 months after radiation therapy ended, for 3 days in a row, for 6 months after radiation therapy ended, and for 12 months after radiation therapy ended.
- interventionNames
- Other: Relaxation Program
- Behavioral: Questionnaires
- Other: Saliva Testing
- type
- EXPERIMENTAL
- label
- Relaxation Group 2
- description
- Simple stretching exercises, specific breathing skills, and guided relaxation for 3 sessions, 3 times a week for 6 weeks. Each session should last about 60 minutes. Multiple questionnaires taken before, during and after radiotherapy/exercise intervention programs during course of study. 4 saliva samples per day for cortisol testing for 3 days before radiation therapy begins, for 3 days in the last week of radiation therapy, for 3 days in a row 3 months after radiation therapy ended, for 3 days in a row, for 6 months after radiation therapy ended, and for 12 months after radiation therapy ended.
Eligibility
Eligibility (as posted)
- Sex
- Female
- Minimum age
- 18 Years
Show eligibility criteria text
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Women with stage 0 - III breast cancer who will be undergoing daily adjuvant radiation for 4-6 weeks (patients only). 2. 18 years of age or older (patient and spouse/partner). 3. Able to read, write, and speak English or Spanish (patient and spouse/partner). Exclusion Criteria: 1. Patients who have any major psychiatric diagnoses (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). 2. Patients who have not undergone any surgical treatment for their cancer. 3. Patients with extreme mobility issues (e.g., unable to get in and out of a chair unassisted). 4. Patients who have practiced yoga or taken yoga classes in the year prior to study enrollment or who are currently engaged in a regular mind-body practice.
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