RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06767059

The Effect of Walking and Grounding in Women With Breast Cancer

The Effect of Walking and Grounding on Pain Intensity, Fatigue Level, and Sleep Quality in Women With Breast Cancer

Sponsor

Ankara University

Enrollment

54 participants

Start Date

Jan 30, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Breast Cancer

Summary

This randomized controlled trial was conducted to examine the effect of walking and grounding on pain intensity, fatigue level and sleep quality in women diagnosed with breast cancer.

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is exploring whether regular walking combined with grounding (physically connecting to the earth's surface by walking barefoot on grass or soil) can help reduce pain, fatigue, and sleep problems caused by chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy in breast cancer patients. **You may be eligible if...** - You have been diagnosed with primary breast cancer and are aware of your diagnosis - You are currently receiving paclitaxel or paclitaxel plus trastuzumab chemotherapy - You have mild to moderate pain, fatigue, or sleep issues related to your treatment (NCI-CTCAE grade 1 or 2) - You are 18 or older, can read and write Turkish, and live in Ankara province - You have a smartphone (iOS or Android) **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have open wounds or swelling (edema) in your hands or feet - You have severe nerve damage (grade 3-5 neuropathy) - You have a physical disability that prevents you from walking - You have a diagnosed cardiovascular or lung condition, or psychiatric illness Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHERWalking Group

Patients will be asked to walk for 30 minutes at least 3 times for 8 weeks. In order to ensure regular follow-up, patients will be asked to write on the walking tracking form when they walk and the number of steps before they start walking and the number of steps after walking using the application.

OTHERGrounding Group

Patients will be asked to walk with a grounding stick for 30 minutes at least 3 times for 8 weeks. Patients will be asked to fill in the walking follow-up form and grounding follow-up form for regular follow-up.