In the media... Does Yoga Help Breast Cancer Survivors? WCMH/TV-4 Video Clip (watch video) Yoga Studied As Health Benefit For Breast Cancer Survivors(article)(watch video) Beyond the Clouds: Survivorship Research at Ohio State (pdf article)
Comments from participants... Click here to read what women who have completed the study have to say about participating in our research.
Why yoga?
Prior research has shown that breast cancer survivors who practice gentle and therapeutic yoga as a part of a healthful regime experience decreased stress levels and enjoy an enhanced quality of life. This study hopes to better understand the effects of yoga on breast cancer patients, examining mood, fatigue and immune function. Funded by the National Cancer Institute, participants enjoy 2 weekly yoga classes 90 minutes in length, which include a combination of restorative postures, breathing techniques and meditation. Along with the potential psychological and physiological benefits of the practice, participants may also benefit from the social support network formed during classes with fellow breast cancer survivors.
Research has also shown that a therapeutically tailored yoga program has helped relieve hot flashes and menopausal symptoms in breast cancer survivors. Participants have also experienced less joint pain, greater range of motion in the upper body, decreased sleep disturbances and fatigue, and feel more energized and relaxed. The Yoga for Breast Cancer Survivors study is designed to accommodate women of all fitness levels. What is the purpose of the study?
This study, funded by the National Cancer Institute, is designed to examine the effects of yoga on fatigue, immune function and mood in breast cancer survivors.
What does the study involve?
Study participation involves free yoga classes twice per week for 3 months in addition to 4 appointments over the span of 6-10 months. All appointments take place at the OSU Clinical Research Center (CRC).
Who is eligible to be in the study?
~ Women over age 21 from the Greater Columbus area
~ Women diagnosed with stage 0, I, II or IIIa breast cancer
~ Must have completed cancer treatment within the past two years (except for Tamoxifen/Aromatase Inhibitors) and must be at least two months post-surgery, adjuvant therapy or radiation, whichever was last.
How would I benefit by participating?
~12 weeks of free yoga classes (24 total classes)
~Earn $250 for completing all visits
~Free parking for all visits & yoga classes
~Free t-shirt
Need more info? Click here to read the consent form (pdf) Click here to read the HIPAA privacy policy (pdf)
Ready to apply?
Please click here to fill out the online application. We will determine your eligibility for the study from this application and respond to you as quickly as possible.
Already in the study?
Once you've completed the study, we will be sending you an annual follow-up packet in the mail for the next 5 years. If you'd prefer to fill out this questionnaire online please click on the link below for the correct yearly follow-up. Once it's completed, don't forget to sign and mail in the payment forms in the envelope that we provided! Annual Follow-up Packet (year 1) Annual Follow-up Packet (year 2)
Ineligible for our study? Please click here for more information on yoga opportunities & other resources in the Columbus area.
