Yoga support program during stem cell transplant
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This study tests a culturally tailored inpatient yoga therapy program for people having a stem cell transplant for cancer. It aims to see whether yoga can help patients feel better and cope while they stay in the hospital.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for an autologous or allogeneic stem cell transplant (HSCT) at MD Anderson, HCG, or MNH.
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You can speak English, Hindi, or Swahili.
- You can sign the consent form and are willing to follow the study plan.
- You are able to move enough to take part in the yoga sessions.
- You do not have a severe mental health condition like schizophrenia or uncontrolled bipolar disorder.
- Your overall health “comorbidity score” (health problems besides cancer) is below 3.
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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