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Effectiveness of a Cancer Center Based Physical Activity Intervention


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18 Years
N/A
Not Enrolling
Female
Breast Cancer, Quality of Life, Physical Activity

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Trial Information

Effectiveness of a Cancer Center Based Physical Activity Intervention


Inclusion Criteria:



- Diagnosis of breast cancer within the last 5 years

- Over the age of 18 years

- female

Exclusion Criteria:

- Non-ambulatory

- Poor cognitive function

- Contraindications for exercise as determined by the PAR-Q

Type of Study:

Interventional

Study Design:

Allocation: Randomized, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Supportive Care

Outcome Measure:

Effectiveness of a cancer center based physical activity intervention for increasing physical activity in breast cancer survivors.

Outcome Description:

The primary outcome is to examine the effectiveness of a cancer center based physical activity intervention on increasing physical activity as measured by step counts on a pedometer.

Outcome Time Frame:

8 weeks

Safety Issue:

No

Principal Investigator

Kristina H Karvinen, PhD

Investigator Role:

Principal Investigator

Investigator Affiliation:

East Carolina University

Authority:

United States: Institutional Review Board

Study ID:

IRB 09-0887

NCT ID:

NCT01173861

Start Date:

March 2010

Completion Date:

July 2012

Related Keywords:

  • Breast Cancer
  • Quality of Life
  • Physical Activity
  • Breast Neoplasms

Name

Location
Leo Jenkins Cancer Center Greenville, North Carolina  28734