Yoga coaching for lung or esophageal cancer during radiation
Part of Cancer, Digestive system, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether a guided yoga program helps people with lung or esophageal cancer improve strength, daily functioning, and quality of life while they receive radiation therapy. It also involves a family caregiver, to support the patient during treatment.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have stage I–IV non-small cell lung cancer or esophageal cancer
- You are scheduled to receive at least 3 weeks of chest (thoracic) radiation
- Your cancer team says you can do daily activities fairly independently (ECOG 0–2)
- You can read, write, and speak English and can give informed consent
- You have a family caregiver (age 18+) who helps you during treatment, even if they only join surveys
- In the last year, you have not regularly done mind-body practices (like yoga/meditation) on your own
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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