Progressive Resistance Training Versus Relaxation for Breast Cancer Patients During Chemotherapy: Biological Mechanisms and Effects on Fatigue and Quality of Life

Last updated: December 16, 2016
Sponsor: German Cancer Research Center
Overall Status: Completed

Phase

N/A

Condition

Breast Cancer

Pain (Pediatric)

Cancer

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT01106820
BEATE-1
  • Ages > 18
  • Female

Study Summary

The purpose of this randomized intervention study is to investigate the effects and biological mechanisms of a supervised 12-week progressive resistance training on fatigue and quality of life in breast cancer patients during chemotherapy. To determine the effect of the exercise itself beyond potential psychosocial effects due to attention by trainers or the group support, patients in the control group have a comparable training schedule (i.e. 60 min, twice a week, for 12 weeks) but with relaxation training (Jacobsen method).

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • breast cancer patient after lumpectomy or mastectomy, stage I-III

  • adjuvant chemotherapy

  • BMI at least 18

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • contraindication for exercise

  • radiotherapy during intervention period

Study Design

Total Participants: 101
Study Start date:
April 01, 2010
Estimated Completion Date:
October 31, 2014

Connect with a study center

  • German Cancer Research Center

    Heidelberg, 69120
    Germany

    Site Not Available

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