Development and Evaluation of Modified Yoga in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
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| First Received Date ICMJE | July 30, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date | July 19, 2011 |
| Start Date ICMJE | August 2010 |
| Estimated Primary Completion Date | August 2011 (final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
| Current Primary Outcome Measures ICMJE |
Measures of compliance (class attendance, frequency of home practice)and results of post-yoga evaluations and post yoga discussion groups will be used as measures of feasibility of using yoga in SLE [ Time Frame: 3 months (post yoga intervention) ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ] The number of yoga classes attended and homework logs will be monitored. Post-yoga evaluations will be used to assess satisfaction, acceptability, feasibility and perceived helpfulness of the yoga program. Audiotaped discussion groups led by an experienced moderator will follow the last yoga class. Content analysis will be used to analyze recorded transcripts. |
| Original Primary Outcome Measures ICMJE | Same as current |
| Change History | Complete list of historical versions of study NCT01176643 on ClinicalTrials.gov Archive Site |
| Current Secondary Outcome Measures ICMJE |
Pre- and post-yoga measurements of disease activity, quality of life, psychological distress (depression,anxiety and stress), sleep quality, fatigue, pain, and a global assessment of health will be used to assess efficacy of yoga in SLE [ Time Frame: 3 months (post yoga intervention) ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ] Disease activity will be assessed by a medical evaluator blinded to the study hypothesis at study entry and at completion of the yoga program. Self-report questionnaires will be used to measure pre- and post-yoga assessments of quality of life (SF36), psychological distress (CESD, STAI and PSS), sleep quality (PSQI),fatigue (MFI20),and visual analogue scales will be used to measure pain and self-reported health. |
| Original Secondary Outcome Measures ICMJE | Same as current |
| Current Other Outcome Measures ICMJE | Not Provided |
| Original Other Outcome Measures ICMJE | Not Provided |
| Descriptive Information | |
| Brief Title ICMJE | Development and Evaluation of Modified Yoga in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) |
| Official Title ICMJE | Development and Evaluation of an Adapted Yoga Program as Adjunct Therapy for Persons With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE): a Pilot Study |
| Brief Summary | The purpose of this study is to test the effects of a modified yoga program in persons with SLE. |
| Detailed Description | Background and relevance: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease characterized by multisystem inflammation that leads to numerous clinical manifestations which can potentially result in permanent organ damage. In Canada, it is estimated that 1 woman in every 2000 has SLE, with peak incidence occurring in women of childbearing age. Although survival rate has improved, physical and psychological health status remains significantly impaired. With its increasing prevalence, its morbidity, and the complexities associated with side effects related to its treatment, SLE presents a treatment challenge to the clinician. Nonpharmacological interventions that incorporate holistic, mind-body, approaches aimed at improving physical and psychological health in persons with SLE are needed. Recent studies have shown a number of physical and mental health benefits associated with yoga among persons with various chronic conditions. In SLE, no study has been undertaken to specifically tailor and evaluate the feasibility and potential benefits of a yoga program for this patient population. We developed a yoga program, based on Iyengar yoga, to address needs specific to persons with lupus, taking into account the physical and psychological effects of this illness. Hypothesis: Persons with SLE will benefit from an adapted yoga program with improved health status including, decreased psychological distress, fatigue, pain, and improved physical conditioning and quality of life. Objectives: To 1) develop a standardized yoga program adapted specifically to persons with SLE, 2) evaluate the feasibility of using the yoga program in SLE, and 3) determine the effect of the yoga program on psychological distress, fatigue, pain, physical conditioning, and overall quality of life in SLE. Methodology: This will be a randomized control study. Participants will be recruited at the McGill University Health Centre Lupus Clinic. Consenting participants will be randomly allocated to standard treatment (control group) or standard treatment plus yoga (treatment group). We expect to recruit 24 persons in each group. All participants will have physical assessments of disease activity and damage performed by their physician at study entry and at study completion. Questionnaires addressing psychological and physical distress will be administered at entry and at the completion of the study. Participants in the yoga group will be asked to attend 60-minute yoga classes twice weekly for a period of eight weeks. The classes will be held in a yoga studio and led by a certified Iyengar yoga instructor. The program consists of a series of poses. Focusing on correct body alignment, the instructor will lead participants into poses that concentrate on relaxing muscle to release physical tension and create mental relaxation. Props (blankets, bolsters, blocks) will be used to attain poses with ease. All poses will be taught with the intention that they will be easily replicated at home. Expected outcome: It is expected that the yoga program will provide a valuable coping tool for managing SLE manifestations and improving physical and psychological distress caused by the symptoms and treatments of SLE. |
| Study Type ICMJE | Interventional |
| Study Phase | Not Provided |
| Study Design ICMJE | Allocation: Randomized Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment Masking: Single Blind (Outcomes Assessor) Primary Purpose: Supportive Care |
| Condition ICMJE | Systemic Lupus Erythematosus |
| Intervention ICMJE | Other: Standard care plus Yoga
Participants will be asked to complete two yoga classes weekly over a period of eight weeks. |
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| Publications * | Badsha H, Chhabra V, Leibman C, Mofti A, Kong KO. The benefits of yoga for rheumatoid arthritis: results of a preliminary, structured 8-week program. Rheumatol Int. 2009 Oct;29(12):1417-21. Epub 2009 Jan 31. |
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* Includes publications given by the data provider as well as publications identified by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number) in Medline. |
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| Recruitment Information | |
| Recruitment Status ICMJE | Recruiting |
| Estimated Enrollment ICMJE | 48 |
| Estimated Completion Date | August 2012 |
| Estimated Primary Completion Date | August 2011 (final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
| Eligibility Criteria ICMJE | Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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| Gender | Both |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Accepts Healthy Volunteers | No |
| Contacts ICMJE | Not Provided |
| Location Countries ICMJE | Canada |
| Administrative Information | |
| NCT Number ICMJE | NCT01176643 |
| Other Study ID Numbers ICMJE | GEN10-037 |
| Has Data Monitoring Committee | No |
| Responsible Party | Dr. Sasha Bernatsky, McGill University Health Centre |
| Study Sponsor ICMJE | McGill University Health Center |
| Collaborators ICMJE | Not Provided |
| Investigators ICMJE | Not Provided |
| Information Provided By | McGill University Health Center |
| Verification Date | July 2011 |
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