Status:
COMPLETED
An Exercise Intervention for Breast Cancer Patients: Feasibility and Effectiveness (BEAT Cancer Trial; Pilot Study)
Lead Sponsor:
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Conditions:
Breast Cancer
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18-70 years
Phase:
PHASE1
Brief Summary
"Translation" of the current "basic science" information related to physical activity into patient intervention programs is needed. This translation is critical to providing benefit to the maximum num...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Female breast cancer patients between the ages of 18 and 70 years of age with a diagnosis of Stage I, II, or IIIA breast cancer who are currently taking aromatase inhibitors or selective estrogen receptor modulators for the next 8 months.
- English speaking
- Medical clearance for participation provided by primary care physicians
- If the patient has undergone a surgical procedure, must be at least 6 weeks post-procedure
Exclusion
- Diagnosis of dementia or organic brain syndrome
- Medical, psychological or social characteristic that would interfere with ability to fully participate in program activities and assessments (e.g., psychosis, schizophrenia, etc.)
- Contraindication to participation in a regular physical activity program.
- Metastatic or recurrent disease
- Inability to ambulate
- Engaged in \>/= 60 minutes of vigorous physical activity or \>/= 150 minutes of moderate plus vigorous physical activity per week during the past month.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2006
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 1 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
49 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00721565
Start Date
April 1 2006
End Date
August 1 2008
Last Update
May 12 2015
Active Locations (1)
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1
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
Springfield, Illinois, United States, 62702