๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-02-24

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 (NCT05681026)

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

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

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: M D Anderson Cancer Center โ€” Houston, Texas

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Yoga Sessions (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Questionnaries (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Interviews (BEHAVIORAL)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (3 Sites)

  • M D Anderson Cancer Center โ€” Houston, Texas
  • Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana โ€” Giddenahalli, Karnataka
  • Muhimbili National Hospital โ€” Dar es Salaam,

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (713) 745-4260

Email: lcohen@mdanderson.org

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—