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NCT Number: NCT05206526

Dragonboat Activity for Breast Cancer

The goal of this study is to determine how a structured and supervised physical activity program linked to Dragon Boat practice can improve motivation to participate in physical activity sessions. It is also the purpose of this study to evaluate the improvement in body composition, body image perception and physical function.

For this purpose, a group of women operated on for breast cancer was recruited and divided into two experimental groups: one group participated in a structured program of Dragon Boat while the other followed a home-based program of exercises independently in the home environment.

Anthropometric measures (weight, height, BMI) and arm circumference, data on lifestyle and psychological well-being were evaluated by means of questionnaires. Tests were also performed to assess shoulder strength, aerobic capacity and mobility.

The results of this study will (a) identify the strategies used that make Dragon Boat activity effective in ensuring quality participation in physical activity, (b) define the physiological effects of Dragon Boat activity on physical functionality and (c) correlating objective measures with subjective perceptions thanks to the integration of new body composition analysis techniques (regional BIA) and validated questionnaires on the perception of body image.

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Key information

Conditions

Breast Cancer Breast Diseases Breast Neoplasms Neoplasms Neoplasms by Site Skin Diseases Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases

Age range

45 year–70 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Nutrition and Exercise Lab, DSB, University of Padova

Padova, 35131, Italy

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • age 45-70 years
  • Body mass index: <18 and <30 kg / m2
  • Diagnosis and treatment for breast cancer

Exclusion criteria

  • Other corneal diseases (cardiovascular, hepatic, respiratory)
  • Participation in other structured exercise programs

Treatment and study plan

Dragon Boat

Behavioral

12 weeks of training, defined by a precise progressive, structured and supervised program divided into 3 weekly sessions of one hour / one hour and a half preparatory to the Dragon Boat activity.

Home-Based Exercise

Behavioral

12 weeks of home-based training composed by 10 exercises.

Primary outcomes

  1. Lean body mass

    Time frame: Change from baseline to up to 3 months

    kilograms of muscle mass measure by bioimpendenziometry

  2. cardiovascular fitness

    Time frame: Change from baseline to up to 3 months

    meters walked during the 6 minutes walking test

  3. body appreciation

    Time frame: Change from baseline to up to 3 months

    body image perception measured by the score of the Body Appreciation Scale-2 rated on a 5-point Likert-type scale ranging from Never (receiving a score of 1) to Always (receiving a score of 5)

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Padova

Other

Registry information

Official study title

DRagonboat Activity for CAncer RecoverY and Self-efficacy

Important dates

Study start
2021
Primary completion
2021
Study completion
2021
First posted
Jan 25, 2022
Registry last updated
Feb 10, 2022

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