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NCT Number: NCT01274806

Take-Care Program: Effectiveness of a Physical Therapy Program on Cancer Related Symptoms

Effectiveness of a physical therapy program focussed on core stability exercise and massage as a recovery method in breast cancer survivors after oncology treatment.

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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

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Faculty of Health Sciences

Granada, 18071, Spain

About this study

Eligibility Criteria

1, had a diagnosis of breast cancer (stage I-IIIA); 2, between 25-65 years; 3, finished co-adjuvant treatment except hormone-therapy; 4, not having active cancer; 5, interest to improve their lifestyle increasing physical activity; and, 6, present 3 to 5 of the following physical findings, judged by the oncologist who referred the patient: neck or shoulder pain symptoms, reduced range of motion in neck- shoulder area, reduced physical capacity, any psychological problem, increased fatigue, sleep disturbances, or any problem in coping with reduced physical and psychosocial functioning.

Principal Outcomes Fatigue Score: Piper Fatigue Scale Mood State:Profile of Mood State Quality of Life: QLQ-BR23

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Finished oncology treatment (chemotherapy, radiation, surgery)

Exclusion criteria

  • Other musculoskeletal conditions.

Treatment and study plan

Physical Therapy

Other

Core Stability Exercise, Endurance training, recovery massage

Other names: Exercise, Relaxation techniques, Recovery techniques

Primary outcomes

  1. Change from Baseline in Fatigue Related Cancer at 6 months

    Time frame: Baseline, 6 months

    Piper Fatigue Scale

Secondary outcomes

  1. Change from Baseline in strength at 6 months

    Time frame: Baseline, six months

    Leg strength, core muscles strength, arm strength

  2. Change from Baseline in Quality of Life at 6 months

    Time frame: Baseline, six months

    QLQ-Br23

  3. Change from Baseline in profile of mood state at 6 months

    Time frame: Baseline, six months

    Profile of Mood State

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Instituto de Salud Carlos III

Other Gov

Collaborators

  • Universidad de Granada

Registry information

Official study title

TAKE-CARE: EFFECTIVENESS OF A PHYSICAL THERAPY COMBINING CORE STABILITY EXERCISE AND MASSAGE IN CANCER RELATED SYMPTOMS

Acronym: TAKE-CARE

Important dates

Study start
2009
Primary completion
2010
Study completion
2010
First posted
Jan 12, 2011
Registry last updated
Jan 12, 2011

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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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