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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

Awards & highlights

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 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ up to 5 months

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

+2 more

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

0 / 1Eligibility criteria met

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Who is running the clinical trial?

MGH Institute of Health ProfessionsLead Sponsor

15 Previous Clinical Trials

3,615 Total Patients Enrolled

Stephen Wechsler, DPT, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorMGH Institute of Health Professions

Frequently Asked Questions

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Are individuals currently able to apply and participate in this ongoing medical trial?

"Indeed, as per details on clinicaltrials.gov, this particular research study is actively seeking participants. The trial was initiated on February 1st, 2024 and last modified on June 2nd, 2024. It aims to enrol a total of 40 patients from one designated site."

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What is the upper limit for the number of patients participating in this research?

"Indeed, the details on clinicaltrials.gov affirm that this research endeavor is actively seeking eligible individuals. This investigation was initially publicized on January 2nd, 2024 and its most recent revision occurred on February 6th, 2024. The study aims to enroll a total of 40 participants from one designated site."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Strength After Breast Cancer

Stephen Wechsler 2024. "Strength After Breast Cancer". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06052488.