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YOGA-CF (Yoga Outcomes Get Assessed in Cystic Fibrosis)

This research, called YOGA-CF, is exploring whether yoga can help adults living with Cystic Fibrosis (CF). The main goal is to find out if participating in a yoga programme improves their overall health and wellbeing, often called 'health-related quality of life'. Researchers will compare two groups: one group will do a 12-week yoga programme alongside their usual CF care, while the other group will continue with just their usual care. By comparing these two groups, scientists hope to understand if adding yoga makes a positive difference to how people with CF feel and live their lives. It's an important step in exploring new ways to support individuals with CF.

At a glance

Status

Active not recruiting

Phase

Sponsor

Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust

Enrolment target

314

Start

22 Apr 2024

Estimated completion

31 Jan 2026

Cystic Fibrosis

What is this study about?

Imagine you're living with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) and you're looking for ways to feel better and improve your daily life. This study, called YOGA-CF, is designed to investigate just that: can yoga make a difference for adults with CF? Researchers want to see if including yoga in your routine can help improve your overall wellbeing and how you experience your health – what they call 'health-related quality of life'.

The study will follow two groups of people with CF. One group will take part in a 12-week yoga programme, continuing with all their usual CF treatments and check-ups at the same time. The other group will simply carry on with their usual CF care without adding yoga. By comparing how these two groups feel at the end of the 12 weeks, the researchers hope to understand if yoga has any positive effects.

This research is important because it could help doctors and patients understand if gentle exercise like yoga can be a useful tool alongside standard CF care. It's about exploring new ways to empower people with CF to manage their condition and live more comfortably.

Key takeaways

This study explores if yoga improves wellbeing for adults with Cystic Fibrosis.
It compares yoga plus usual care to usual care alone over 12 weeks.
Participants continue all their regular CF treatments.
The study aims to understand how yoga impacts health and daily life.
Your CF doctor needs to confirm you are stable and suitable to join.

Who may be eligible?

To join this study, you need to be at least 16 years old and have a confirmed diagnosis of Cystic Fibrosis. You'll also need access to the internet at home and be able to fill out questionnaires in English. Importantly, a doctor specialising in CF must agree that your condition is currently stable.

There are also some reasons why you might not be able to join. For example, if you're already in another study involving medication, or if you're pregnant. If you've had certain serious breathing problems recently, have very low lung function, need oxygen all the time, or have a severe bone condition like osteoporosis, you wouldn't be able to take part. Also, if you regularly practice yoga already, or have an injury that stops you from doing yoga, this study might not be for you.

It's important that your doctor quickly checks your eligibility. They will look at your overall health and recent medical history, including any recent severe lung infections or certain other health issues, to make sure this study is right for you.

Quick self-check

Are you 16 years old or older?
Do you have a confirmed diagnosis of Cystic Fibrosis?
Do you have internet access at home?
Can you complete questionnaires in English?
Do you currently have stable CF with no recent severe lung infections?
Are you not currently receiving long-term oxygen or other breathing support?

This is a guide only — the research team will confirm whether you can take part.

What does participation involve?

If you decide to take part in this study, you’ll be asked to complete a 12-week programme. You will either be placed in a group that does a yoga programme in addition to your usual CF care, or a group that continues with just your usual CF care. During this time, you will be asked to complete questionnaires to help researchers understand how you are feeling.

There are no medications involved in this study beyond your usual CF treatments. The main commitment is to the 12-week period and filling out the questionnaires. The researchers will explain exactly what this means for you, including any visits or online sessions, and how long each assessment might take. Your total involvement would span this 12-week period.

Potential risks and benefits

Taking part in this study may offer potential benefits, such as contributing valuable information to help others with CF in the future. If you're in the yoga group, you might also experience the personal benefits of regular yoga practice, which many people find helpful for wellbeing and physical health. There are some potential risks, mostly related to physical activity, though yoga is generally gentle. If you have any new aches, pains, or feel unwell while doing yoga, you should stop and tell the study team. You are completely free to leave the study at any time, for any reason, without it affecting your usual medical care.

Locations (1)

The Royal Brompton Hospital
London, United Kingdom

Common questions

What is the main goal of this study?

The main goal is to see if doing yoga helps improve the health and quality of life for adults living with Cystic Fibrosis.

Will I have to stop my usual CF treatments?

No, you will continue with all your usual CF treatments and care throughout the study.

What does 'health-related quality of life' mean?

It means how your health affects your overall daily life and how you feel mentally and physically.

How long will I be involved in the study?

You will be involved for a total of 12 weeks, which is the length of the yoga programme or comparison period.

What if I can't do certain yoga poses?

The yoga programme is likely to be adapted for different abilities, but a doctor will check that yoga is safe for you before you start.