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Behavioural Intervention

Exercise Program for Breast Cancer

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Recruiting

Research Sponsored by Thomas Jefferson University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Performance status Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) 0-2

Aged 18 and older

Must not have

Severe or unstable cardiopulmonary, metabolic, or renal disease

Unable to walk safely without physical assistance of another person or assistive device

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up at baseline and up to 6 weeks after initial post-assessment

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

"This trial aims to study how a personalized exercise program can help improve physical activity levels in patients with metastatic breast cancer. Previous research has shown that reduced physical activity can affect quality of life negatively. While

Who is the study for?

This trial is for individuals with metastatic breast cancer who are looking to improve their physical activity and quality of life. The program is tailored, considering individual limitations, and designed by a specialist to be done at home.

What is being tested?

The study tests a personalized home-based exercise program developed by cancer exercise specialists. It aims to see if this intervention can boost physical fitness, functioning, quality of life, and reduce fatigue in metastatic breast cancer patients.

What are the potential side effects?

While the trial focuses on exercise which generally has benefits like improved strength and energy levels, participants should be aware that increasing physical activity could potentially lead to muscle soreness or injury if not done carefully.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I am able to get out of my bed or chair and move around.

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I am 18 years old or older.

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I am female.

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I understand and can sign the consent form.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I do not have severe heart, lung, kidney, or metabolic conditions.

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I need help or a device to walk safely.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ at baseline and up to 6 weeks after initial post-assessment

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~at baseline and up to 6 weeks after initial post-assessment

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and at baseline and up to 6 weeks after initial post-assessment for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

Physical activity improvement

Secondary study objectives

Change in physical function

Change in quality of life

Mean patients' minutes of activity

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Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Supportive care (virtual exercise sessions)Experimental Treatment5 Interventions

Patients receive a welcome package with exercise equipment and participate in virtual-exercise sessions over 60-90 minutes weekly for 6 weeks. Participants are also receive access to optional drop-in classes, monthly newsletters and online fitness buddy matching program and are encouraged to participate in a walking program on study.

0 / 6Eligibility criteria met