Health Condition 1: C01- Malignant neoplasm of base of tongue Health Condition 2: C049- Malignant neoplasm of floor of mouth, unspecified Health Condition 3: C039- Malignant neoplasm of gum, unspecified Health Condition 4: C139- Malignant neoplasm of hypopharynx,unspecified Health Condition 5: C009- Malignant neoplasm of lip, unspecified Health Condition 6: C119- Malignant neoplasm of nasopharynx,unspecified Health Condition 7: C109- Malignant neoplasm of oropharynx,unspecified Health Condition
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Medical Qigong Therapy: A 40mins of medical qigong therapy will be administered consisting of relaxation and breathing techniques in synchrony with arm movements and walk cycles
Control
Sponsors
Priyanka Sagaonkar
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: All Ambulatory, hospitalized Head and Neck Cancer patients with a confirmed diagnosis of malignancy by the oncologist, scheduled to receive 5-6 weeks of intensive modulated radiation therapy, able to follow commands and willing to participate
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients reporting any previous regular Qigong or tai-chi practice within past one year, any patient diagnosed with major psychiatric disorders, medical contraindications for exercises.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Serum Cortisol LevelTimepoint: at baseline and post 4 weeks of intervention | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Brief Fatigue Inventory 6 Minute Walk Distance FACT-HN Quality of life scaleTimepoint: at baseline and post 4 weeks of intervention | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactPriyanka Sagaonkar
KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research Institute of Physiotherapy, Nehrunagar, Belagavi.
Outcome results
None listed