Clinical trial · Interventional
Digitally Distributed Yoga for Women Treated for Breast Cancer
Digitally Distributed Yoga Intervention for Women Treated for Breast Cancer: Effects on Fatigue, Systemic Inflammation and Levels of Activity: A Randomized Controlled Trial
- 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)
Breast cancer is the most common cancer disease in women. As the prevalence of fatigue is high in this group it is motivated to find interventions that can reduce fatigue and render in an increased level of physical activity both during and after treatment. Yoga have shown effect on cancer related fatigue (CRF) and is a rehabilitation activity that is often requested by breast cancer patients. Breast cancer patients live in cites and small-towns as well as in rural areas and therefore there is a need for accessible rehabilitation activities for all patients despite place of residence. A digitally distributed yoga class can potentially increase accessibility for those living in rural areas. Aim The overarching aim of this study is to investigate the effect of a 12-weeks digitally distributed yoga intervention for women treated for breastcancer, compared with a control group receiving regular care, concerning: * patient reported outcomes, primary endpoint CRF * systemic inflammation * activity level The study will evaluate if there are differences during and after the intervention and if those differences are sustained after 1, 3, 6, 12 and 24 months after the intervention. Additional objectives are to compare the two groups concerning completing oncologic treatment, cost effectiveness, return to work and also to describe the patients experiences of participating in a digitally distributed yoga class at home. Research questions If and how a digitally distributed yoga can influence cancer related fatigue, stress, health related quality of life and level of physical activity compared to regular care? If and how a digitally distributed yoga can have an effect on systemic inflammation? How is the feasibility of digitally distributed yoga twice weekly at home? What is the breast cancer patients' experience of participating in digitally distributed yoga clas?
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 Neoplasm Female | Breast Neoplasm | ONTOLOGY_EXACT | 0.90 |
Interventions
Interventions (1)
| Intervention | Type | Mapped drug | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digitally distributed yoga | Behavioral | — | UNRESOLVED |
Design
Arms and outcomes
Arms (2)
- type
- EXPERIMENTAL
- label
- Intervention group: Digitally distributed yoga
- description
- Type of yoga: Physical yoga sequences that through scientific evaluation have proven to be effective and relevant for the target group. There will be 3 different programs during the 12-week-intervention Dose: twice weekly for 12 weeks; one yoga class live broadcasted and digitally distributed to the patient's computer or mobile device, and one class pre-recorded video for self-training. Sequences: The yoga class will be 60 minutes including 10 minutes of final relaxation. Thereafter, a 5 minutes reflection will be offered. Home Training: Instructions for yoga home practice will be standardized. The three yoga programs will be distributed in video-links for the participants to view at a time-point that suits them during the week. The recommendation will be to yoga at home once a week in addition to the digital yoga class in real time. Participants are expected to use their own computer or mobile device.
- interventionNames
- Behavioral: Digitally distributed yoga
- type
- NO_INTERVENTION
- label
- Control group: Regulare care
- description
- Receive regular care, including written standardized information about the importance of physical activity by their contact nurse or physiotherapist, when discharged from the hospital accordingly to the routines at the clinic.
Eligibility
Eligibility (as posted)
- Sex
- Female
- Minimum age
- 18 Years
Show eligibility criteria text
Inclusion Criteria: Clinical diagnosed with breast cancer Adult women Must have undergone breast cancer surgery with curative intention Must be Swedish speaking Must be able to read \- Exclusion criteria: Metastatic disease Received neoadjuvant treatment before surgery Advanced recurrent disease Unstable cardiovascular disease Brain or bone metastasis Unstable medical condition that might be aggravated by yoga.
References
Publications (3)
- BACKGROUNDOhlsson Nevo E, Arvidsson-Lindvall M, Hellerstedt Borjeson S, Hagberg L, Hultgren Hornqvist E, Valachis A, Wickberg A, Duberg A. Digitally distributed Yoga Intervention in Breast Cancer Rehabilitation (DigiYoga CaRe): protocol for a randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open. 2022 Nov 1;12(11):e065939. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-065939. PMID 36319059
- DERIVEDNilsson MB, Arvidsson Lindvall M, Fesse PWT, Hellerstedt-Borjesson S, Ohlsson-Nevo E, Duberg A. Experiences of Home-Based Participation in a Digitally Distributed Yoga Intervention in Breast Cancer Rehabilitation: Qualitative Content Analysis. J Med Internet Res. 2025 Nov 20;27:e75975. doi: 10.2196/75975. PMID 41264913
- DERIVEDMesser S, Oeser A, Wagner C, Wender A, Cryns N, Scherer RW, Mishra SI, Monsef I, Holtkamp U, Andreas M, Brockelmann PJ, Ernst M, Skoetz N. Yoga for fatigue in people with cancer. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2025 May 27;5(5):CD015520. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD015520. PMID 40421669