Effect of Combined Aerobic and Resisted Exercise in Breast Cancer Survivors: Upper Extremity Function, Quality of Life and Fitness Outcomes
18 Years
70 Years
Female
Breast Cancer, Exercise, Physical Function
Trial Information
Effect of Combined Aerobic and Resisted Exercise in Breast Cancer Survivors: Upper Extremity Function, Quality of Life and Fitness Outcomes
Cancer and cancer treatment side effects are associated with fatigue, pain, decreased
cardiovascular fitness and muscle strength, and overall quality of life. Furthermore, cancer
survivors are at increased risk for cancer recurrence and for secondary effect such as
cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, osteoporosis, and functional decline. Increase
physical activity or exercise is proposed to overcome the negative psychological and
physiological effects. Preliminary research evidence shows that exercise in cancer survivors
improves quality of life, cardiorespiratory fitness, physical functioning, and decrease of
fatigue. However, the best exercise mode and intensity has not been well established. Little
is known regarding the long term effect. No study investigated impact of exercise for breast
cancer survivors on upper extremity function, and correlation between fitness, upper
extremity function and quality of life.
Inclusion Criteria:
- stage 0 to II breast cancer diagnosed within 5 years
- complete adjuvant therapy > 2 months, except hormone therapy
- > 18 years
Exclusion Criteria:
- disease in progress, recurrent, or metastasis
- medical or musculoskeletal condition which resistance exercise is contraindicated
- medication which may alter exercise response
Type of Study:
Interventional
Study Design:
Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Double Blind (Investigator, Outcomes Assessor), Primary Purpose: Treatment
Outcome Measure:
muscle fitness, quality of life, upper extremity function
Outcome Time Frame:
baseline, 12 weeks post exercise training and follow up 12 weeks
Safety Issue:
Yes
Principal Investigator
Jau-Yih Tsauo, PHD
Investigator Role:
Study Chair
Investigator Affiliation:
Graduate School of Physical Therapy, College of Medicine, Nationall Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
Authority:
Taiwan: Department of Health
Study ID:
200808034R
NCT ID:
NCT00877188
Start Date:
January 2009
Completion Date:
December 2010
Related Keywords:
- Breast Cancer
- Exercise
- Physical Function
- breast cancer
- exercise
- upper extremity function
- quality of life
- Breast Neoplasms
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