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Behavioral Intervention

Strength After Breast Cancer (SABC) Intervention for Breast Cancer (SABC Trial)

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Recruiting
Led By Stephen Wechsler, DPT, PhD
Research Sponsored by MGH Institute of Health Professions
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
≥18 years of age
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 5 months
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SABC Trial Summary

This trial aims to see if a group exercise program called Strength After Breast Cancer can be effectively done in a physical therapy clinic to help improve physical function in women who have had breast cancer treatment. The study

Who is the study for?
This trial is for women over 18 who have been treated for Stage I-III breast cancer and are done with primary treatments like surgery, chemo, or radiation. Hormonal and targeted therapies are okay.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests a group exercise program called Strength After Breast Cancer in an outpatient clinic to see if it improves physical function post-treatment and how practical it is.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves a physical exercise program, potential side effects may include muscle soreness, fatigue, or injury related to exercise.

SABC Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I am 18 years old or older.

SABC Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to 5 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to 5 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Assessment completion rate
Eligibility Rate
Enrollment Rate
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Secondary outcome measures
Cancer-Related Fatigue: Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Treatment - Fatigue, Fatigue subscale
Exercise Self-Efficacy
Participant Satisfaction
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SABC Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Strength After Breast Cancer (SABC) InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will undergo study procedures as outlined: Complete a baseline survey regarding exercise self-efficacy, physical activity level, quality of life, and fatigue Attend a 1-on-1 physical therapy evaluation and 4 group exercise sessions at MGH Waltham After completing the 4 exercise sessions, complete follow-up surveys including a program satisfaction survey At 1-month post-program, complete follow-up surveys and an individual, semi-structured interview with study staff to supply feedback about the program. At 3-months post-program, complete follow-up surveys

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Who is running the clinical trial?

MGH Institute of Health ProfessionsLead Sponsor
15 Previous Clinical Trials
3,618 Total Patients Enrolled
Stephen Wechsler, DPT, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorMGH Institute of Health Professions
~17 spots leftby Sep 2024
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