CompletedNot Applicable

Exercise Rehabilitation Via a Mobile Application for Individuals With Breast Cancer Undergoing Chemotherapy

Canada32 participantsStarted 2023-09-20

Plain-language summary

The primary purpose of this study is to determine the feasibility of our proposed intervention approach involving (1) an integrated physiotherapy and exercise intervention for individuals with breast cancer who are undergoing chemotherapy and (2) delivery of programming via an electronic health (eHealth) application. The secondary objective is to determine the efficacy of the program on upper extremity outcomes, general physical fitness, cancer treatment-related symptoms and quality of life.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * adult females with a diagnosis of breast cancer (Stage Ic-III); * be able to participate in mild levels of activity at minimum; * have completed cancer surgery involving a mastectomy or breast conserving surgery involving either an axillary lymph node dissection or sentinel lymph node biopsy; * having completed or undergoing adjuvant chemotherapy +/- biological therapy treatment (eligible from 4 weeks to one year post-surgery at baseline); * speak and understand English. Exclusion Criteria: * unable to commit to the 10-week virtual program including testing sessions at the Cancer Rehabilitation clinic in the Corbett Hall at the University of Alberta; * do not have regular access to the internet and a smart device or computer in the home. * are scheduled to undergo neoadjuvant chemotherapy

What they're measuring

Completion rate

Timeframe: 10 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05254678

SponsorUniversity of Alberta

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-02-06

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