Yoga Breathing for Cancer Chemotherapy–Associated Symptoms and Quality of Life: Results of a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

Dhruva A, Miaskowski C, Abrams D, et al. Yoga breathing for cancer chemotherapy-associated symptoms and quality of life: Results of a pilot randomized controlled trial. J Altern Complement Med. 2012;18(5):473-479. doi:10.1089/acm.2011.0555

This pilot RCT found that a pranayama intervention of 4 breathing techniques received by patients undergoing cancer chemotherapy improved sleep disturbance, anxiety, and mental quality of life.