Exercise Program for Breast Cancer
(SABC Trial)
Trial Summary
Do I have to stop taking my current medications for this trial?
The trial does not specify if you need to stop taking your current medications. However, hormonal therapies and adjuvant targeted therapies are allowed.
What data supports the idea that Exercise Program for Breast Cancer is an effective treatment?
The available research shows that exercise programs for breast cancer, like Strength After Breast Cancer, are effective in improving strength and reducing fatigue. One study found that strength training led to 20-50% improvements in strength, which is important for better functionality and quality of life. Another study showed that resistance exercise improved the ability to perform physical tasks, while aerobic exercise reduced fatigue. These findings suggest that exercise programs can help breast cancer survivors feel stronger and less tired.12345
What safety data exists for the Strength After Breast Cancer exercise program?
The Strength After Breast Cancer (SABC) program has been established as safe through a large randomized controlled trial. Additionally, a study on resistance training in breast cancer survivors reported no increased risk or exacerbation of lymphedema, indicating that exercise programs like SABC are safe for breast cancer survivors.46789
Is the treatment Strength After Breast Cancer (SABC) a promising treatment for breast cancer?
What is the purpose of this trial?
The goal of this study is to explore whether a group exercise program called Strength After Breast Cancer can be delivered in an outpatient physical therapy clinic to improve physical function among women after treatment for breast cancer.The main questions this study aims to answer are:* Can the Strength After Breast Cancer program and the associated outcome battery be successfully delivered in an outpatient physical therapy clinic at Massachusetts General Hospital and do participants find the program practical?* What are the barriers to and facilitators of delivering the group exercise program in a clinical setting and what changes need to be made to the program to improve sustainability and to facilitate implementation at other clinical sites?Participants will complete study questionnaires before and after engaging in the group exercise program and they will participate in interviews following participation in the program.
Research Team
Stephen Wechsler, DPT, PhD
Principal Investigator
MGH Institute of Health Professions
Eligibility Criteria
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.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Baseline Assessment
Participants complete a baseline survey regarding exercise self-efficacy, physical activity level, quality of life, and fatigue
Treatment
Participants attend a 1-on-1 physical therapy evaluation and 4 group exercise sessions
Follow-up
Participants complete follow-up surveys and interviews to assess program satisfaction and provide feedback
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Strength After Breast Cancer
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
MGH Institute of Health Professions
Lead Sponsor