Effect of Combined Aerobic and Resisted Exercise in Breast Cancer Survivors

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of a combined aerobic and resistance exercise program in breast cancer survivors.

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Key information

Conditions

Breast Cancer Behavior Breast Diseases Breast Neoplasms Exercise Motor Activity Neoplasms Neoplasms by Site Physical Function Skin Diseases Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases

Age range

18 year–70 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Graduate School of Physical Therapy, College of Medicine, NTU

Taipei, Taiwan

About this study

Cancer and cancer treatment side effects are associated with fatigue, pain, decreased cardiovascular fitness and muscle strength, and overall quality of life. Furthermore, cancer survivors are at increased risk for cancer recurrence and for secondary effect such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, osteoporosis, and functional decline. Increase physical activity or exercise is proposed to overcome the negative psychological and physiological effects. Preliminary research evidence shows that exercise in cancer survivors improves quality of life, cardiorespiratory fitness, physical functioning, and decrease of fatigue. However, the best exercise mode and intensity has not been well established. Little is known regarding the long term effect. No study investigated impact of exercise for breast cancer survivors on upper extremity function, and correlation between fitness, upper extremity function and quality of life.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

stage 0 to II breast cancer diagnosed within 5 years
complete adjuvant therapy > 2 months, except hormone therapy
> 18 years

Exclusion criteria

disease in progress, recurrent, or metastasis
medical or musculoskeletal condition which resistance exercise is contraindicated
medication which may alter exercise response

Treatment and study plan

Exercise

Other

supervised combined aerobic and progressive resistance training for 12 weeks

Primary outcomes

muscle fitness, quality of life, upper extremity function

Time frame: baseline, 12 weeks post exercise training and follow up 12 weeks

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

National Taiwan University Hospital

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effect of Combined Aerobic and Resisted Exercise in Breast Cancer Survivors: Upper Extremity Function, Quality of Life and Fitness Outcomes

Important dates

Study start: 2009
Primary completion: 2010
Study completion: 2010
First posted: Apr 7, 2009
Registry last updated: Dec 21, 2012

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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