Status:
COMPLETED
Optimizing Body Composition & Health After Breast Cancer
Lead Sponsor:
OHSU Knight Cancer Institute
Collaborating Sponsors:
American Cancer Society, Inc.
Conditions:
Breast Neoplasm
Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal
Eligibility:
FEMALE
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to conduct a 12-month randomized controlled trial comparing the effects of strength training exercise to stretching and relaxation exercise (control) on body composition (...
Detailed Description
As a result of treatment, breast cancer survivors typically experience unhealthy changes in body composition (bone, muscle and fat). Treatments disrupt normal bone and energy balance resulting in bone...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Diagnosed breast cancer stage I-IIIa
- Completion of a chemotherapy regimen within the previous 5 years
- Premenopausal status (9-12 menstrual cycles/year) at the initiation of chemotherapy
- Complete absence of menstrual cycles for at least 6 months and within one year after starting chemotherapy OR confirmed menopause by blood tests conducted in the last 12 months prior to enrollment.
Exclusion
- Presence of any known metastases
- Clinically defined osteoporosis
- Current or previous use of medications known to affect bone metabolism
- Current regular participation (\>2x/wk for at least 30 min/session) in planned impact activities (i.e., volleyball, basketball), or resistance training
- A medical condition, disorder, or medication that contraindicates participation in moderate intensity impact or resistance exercise
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2006
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
January 1 2009
Estimated Enrollment :
71 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00659906
Start Date
January 1 2006
End Date
January 1 2009
Last Update
May 28 2015
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OHSU School of Nursing
Portland, Oregon, United States, 97239