RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06758102

Dance Study for Post-surgical Pain in Breast Cancer Survivors

Assessing the Impact of a 12-week Dance Intervention on Quality of Life, Post-surgical Pain, Fatigue, and Body Image in Breast Cancer Survivors


Sponsor

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Enrollment

30 participants

Start Date

Jan 22, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The purpose of this study is to examine how a 12-week, virtual dance program may improve pain and quality of life in participants with persistent post-surgical pain, or PPSP, following mastectomy or lumpectomy.


Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing whether a seated dance movement program can help reduce chronic pain that persists after breast cancer surgery (such as lumpectomy or mastectomy). Pain lasting more than 3 months after surgery is very common and can be hard to treat. **You may be eligible if...** - You have had Stage 0–III breast cancer and underwent lumpectomy or mastectomy - You still have moderate to severe pain (rated 3 or higher out of 10) at least 3 months after completing surgery, chemotherapy, and/or radiation - You are 18 or older and can read and understand English - You are able to perform seated exercises **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have metastatic breast cancer or another active cancer - You have serious heart disease, untreated depression or psychosis, or significant movement disorders (like Parkinson's) - You are currently enrolled in physical therapy or regularly attending dance, yoga, or tai chi classes - You are pregnant - You have planned surgery during the study period Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALDance Program

A 12-week, virtual dance program consisting of seated and standing choreography and contemporary style elements will be taught by a certified dance instructor. Sessions will be conducted by the HIPAA-compliant, video-conferencing platform, Zoom.


Locations(1)

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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