CompletedNot Applicable

Exercise Program of Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy With or Without Radiation

United States90 participantsStarted 2010-05-11

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to study if a patients follows an exercise program specifically designed for them during the time of their treatment after surgery. Their ability to follow the program and its influence on their weight maintenance and early post-operative lymphedema rates will also be studied. Lymphedema is a condition in which excess fluid collects in tissue and causes swelling of the arm(s).

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients will be eligible if they have any of the following surgical procedures performed by an attending on the Breast Service: SLNB alone Axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) alone Total Mastectomy TM (+/- reconstruction) with SLNB or ALND Breast conserving therapy (BCT) with SLNB or ALND * Age \> 18 years * Planned to undergo adjuvant post-operative chemotherapy with or without radiation at MSKCC and have not yet started chemotherapy Exclusion Criteria: * Undergoing TM or BCT without SLNB * Having had prior breast cancer treated with surgery * Unable to participate in a exercise program related to other medical problems * More than 8 weeks post surgery. * Having a concurrent cancer in addition to breast cancer * Who have had any type of chemotherapy in the past two years

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

To evaluate compliance with and demonstrate the feasibility of an at-home, directed exercise program during adjuvant chemotherapy and radiation (if applicable).

Timeframe: 2 years

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01157767

SponsorMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2021-08-23

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