RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05957068

Breast Cancer Exercise Intervention Study

Breast Cancer Exercise Intervention Study (BREXINT)

Sponsor

National Cancer Centre, Singapore

Enrollment

2,156 participants

Start Date

Jul 1, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Summary

This is a 24-week exercise programme consisting of aerobic exercise and muscle strength training, 3 sessions per week. The first 9 sessions are supervised by physiotherapists in person, followed by 63 sessions monitored remotely (video) or supervised by trainers at ActiveSG (Sport Singapore) gyms.

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 21 YearsMax Age: 99 Years

Plain Language Summary

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This trial is studying the effects of an exercise program on recovery and wellbeing in women who have completed treatment for early-to-intermediate stage breast cancer. You may be eligible if... - You are a woman aged 21 or older - You have been diagnosed with stage 1, 2, or 3 breast cancer confirmed by a tissue test - You have had surgery for your breast cancer - You are within 8 weeks of your most recent surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation treatment You may NOT be eligible if... - You have heart, lung, or musculoskeletal problems that prevent you from doing moderate physical activity - You have major medical issues that your doctor believes make participation unsafe Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALExercise Programme

Aerobic exercise consists of 20-minute brisk walks or jogs (5-6 km/h) on the treadmill each session, reaching a heart rate corresponding to 50%-70% of the patient's VO2max (VO2max is determined before embarking on the exercise programme). Study participants are expected to aim for 50% VO2max at the start of the exercise programme, and gradually increasing to 70% VO2max in subsequent exercise sessions. Strength training comprises a series of circuit resistance exercises targeting the major muscle groups. Patients will perform 2-4 sets of these exercises each session, 8-10 repetitions per set. Both aerobic exercise and strength training are done in the same session. With warm-up and cool-down, each session is estimated to take up 1 hour.

BEHAVIORALControl

Usual care group.

Locations(3)

National University Hospital

Singapore, Singapore

National Cancer Centre

Singapore, Singapore

Singapore General Hospital

Singapore, Singapore

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