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

Breast Cancer Survivorship Pain, Postoperative

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

Inclusion Criteria8

History of Stage 0-III invasive breast cancer
Having undergone lumpectomy or mastectomy
Moderate to severe persistent post-surgical pain, as defined by pain scores ≥3 on a numerical rating scale (NRS) of 0-10 (10 being the most severe pain) at least 3 months after completion of surgery, chemotherapy, and/or radiation
Pain scores of 3-4 are categorized as moderate pain; scores of 5-10 are categorized as severe pain26
Age ≥ 18 years
Able to read and understand English (to complete required questionnaires and participate in classes)
Ability to provide informed consent
Ability to perform seated exercises

Exclusion Criteria9

Unstable cardiovascular disease in the last 6 months
Psychiatric disorders or conditions that would preclude participation in the study intervention (e.g. untreated major depression or psychosis, untreated substance use disorder, severe personality disorder)
Metastatic breast or other concurrent cancer
Pregnant
Recent history of attending regular dance or similar classes (e.g. yoga or tai chi classes i.e. 20 or more classes in the past 6 months)
Planned surgery anticipated during the intervention period
History of a chronic medical condition that has the potential to significantly impact upper extremity function (e.g. stroke, Parkinson's disease, Multiple Sclerosis)
Currently enrolled in a physical therapy course
Presence of medical conditions or medications that would prohibit participation in an exercise program

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.