Cultural Tailoring and Pilot Testing of an Inpatient Yoga Therapy Program for Cancer Patients Undergoing Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in India, Tanzania, and the United States

Summary

To develop and measure the effects of a culturally sensitive yoga program for inpatients

Detailed description

Primary Objective: 1\. To develop a culturally tailored yoga therapy (YT) program for HSCT patients. We will conduct semi-structured interviews with patients from each center to examine cultural norms, culturally sensitive language, and specific factors relevant to yoga and psychosocial support. Secondary Objectives: 1. To optimize the HSCT YT program using an iterative process. Fifteen patients from each center (or until thematic saturation based on exit interviews) will participate in the yoga program two weeks prior to the transplant and throughout the first 30 days of the HSCT. Sessions will be delivered in person, via telehealth (Zoom), or in combination. 2. To examine the feasibility of adherence and follow-up completion. We will declare the intervention feasible if: (a) at least 50% of patients complete a minimum of 50% of the 12 YT sessions, and (b) at least 60% of participants complete follow-up measures at 2 months after transplant (± 7 days).

Arms & interventions

• BehavioralYoga Sessions

  Participants will have up to 12 sessions, 3 sessions per week starting two weeks before the transplant and throughout the first 30 days of your hospitalization.

• BehavioralQuestionnaries

  Participants will complete 4 questionnaires about any symptoms you may be having, any anxiety and/or depression you may be having, your quality of life, and your expectations about your treatment.

• BehavioralInterviews

  Participants will have an exit interview last about 30-45 minutes. The interview will be conducted over the phone or remotely over Zoom, FaceTime, or other approved video call methods.). The interview will be audio and video recorded and transcribed (typed).

Outcome measures

Eligibility criteria