Nature Walks for Breast Cancer Survivors

Overseen By Jessica Capaldi, MA

Age: 18+

Sex: Female

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Disqualifiers: Metastatic disease, Active treatment, others

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: 3

Duration: 12 weeks

20 Participants Needed

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

The purpose of this study is to examine whether nature-based activities provide benefits for breast cancer survivors. The investigators want to know whether a nature-based exercise program is feasible. Women who were diagnosed with breast cancer and have completed cancer treatment will be recruited for the main study. The main study will enroll up to 20 breast cancer subjects in total. This intervention will also include a sub-study examining the same outcomes among adolescents and young adult (AYA) subjects who were diagnosed with cancer (any type) and have completed cancer treatment. The sub-study will enroll up to 20 AYA (ages 18-39) subjects.

Research Team

Arash Asher, M.D.

Principal Investigator

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Celina Shirazipour, PhD

Principal Investigator

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for women over 39 who had breast cancer (stages 1-3) and finished treatment at least 3 months ago, can walk without help, and are not currently very active. A sub-study includes men and women aged 18-39 who've had any type of cancer and completed treatment up to 21 months prior.

Inclusion Criteria

I finished my cancer treatment at least 3 months ago.

I have been diagnosed with cancer before.

Same inclusion criteria as the main study

Exclusion Criteria

Known allergy to Fitbit device or otherwise unable to wear Fitbit device.

I am scheduled for treatment within the next 6 months.

My cancer has spread to other parts of my body.

Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Treatment

Participants engage in a 12-week nature-based walking program, with sessions three times a week supervised by certified clinical Exercise Physiologists.

12 weeks

3 sessions per week (in-person)

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment, including surveys, physical assessments, and biomarker collection.

4 weeks

Treatment Details

Interventions

• Nature based exercise

Trial Overview The study tests if nature-based exercises benefit those who have survived breast cancer. It involves physical activities in a natural setting. The main study will include up to 20 women with past breast cancer, while the sub-study will enroll up to 20 younger adults with any past cancer diagnosis.

Participant Groups

Group I: Active Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Participants will be asked to complete a 12 week exercise program

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Lead Sponsor

Trials

523

Recruited

165,000+