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The Effects of the Bali Yoga Program for Breast Cancer Patients on Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting: Results of a Partially Randomized and Blinded Controlled Trial
Journal of evidence-based complementary & alternative medicine
Short Title: J.Evid Based.Complementary Altern.Med.
Format: Journal Article
Publication Date: Nov 30, 2016
Pages: 721 - 730
Sources ID: 39736
Notes: LR: 20180403; JID: 101556804; OTO: NOTNLM; 2017/05/05 06:00 [pubmed]; 2017/05/05 06:00 [medline]; 2017/05/05 06:00 [entrez]; ppublish
Visibility: Public (group default)
Abstract: (Show)
Complementary and alternative medicine has been shown to be beneficial in reducing chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. However, conclusive results are lacking in order to confirm its usefulness. The purpose of this study was to determine whether a standardized yoga intervention could reduce these adverse symptoms. This was a partially randomized and blinded controlled trial comparing a standardized yoga intervention with standard care. Eligible patients were adults diagnosed with stages I to III breast cancer receiving chemotherapy. Patients randomized to the experimental group participated in an 8-week yoga program. There was no significant difference between the experimental and control groups on chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting after 8 weeks. Results suggest the yoga program is not beneficial in managing these adverse symptoms. However, considering preliminary evidence suggesting yoga's beneficial impact in cancer symptom management, methodological limitations should be explored and additional studies should be conducted.