None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an individualised exercise program for improving patient-reported health outcomes for quality of life in people with breast cancer. Who is it for? You may be eligible for this study if you are aged 18 years and over, and have received a diagnosis of early-stage breast cancer, are receiving treatment at Westmead Hospital and are able to participate in exercise sessions. Study details Participants will complete an individualised and supervised 12 week exercise program which may be conducted individually, as part of a group at Westmead Hospital or via telehealth at home. The exercise program will consist of a warm up and cool down, and exercises including strengthening. The program duration is 30-60 minutes weekly and for a length of 12 weeks. All participants will undergo physical assessment and complete questionnaires at baseline, 3 months, 6 months and 12 months. Findings from this study will help evaluate the implementation of an exercise program for breast cancer into usual care at Westmead Hospital, as well as identify barriers and enablers to implementation and uptake.
Interventions
This intervention is evaluating an individualised exercise program that will be conducted and supervised by a physiotherapist. The session(s) may be conducted individually, in a group of up to 8 people, or via telehealth at home based on participant preference. The level of intensity of exercise will be tailored to the person's individual needs and will be monitored using the Borg rate of Perceived Excursion scale and based on strength and physical fitness measures conducted by the physiotherapi
This intervention is evaluating an individualised exercise program that will be conducted and supervised by a physiotherapist. The session(s) may be conducted individually, in a group of up to 8 people, or via telehealth at home based on participant preference. The level of intensity of exercise will be tailored to the person's individual needs and will be monitored using the Borg rate of Perceived Excursion scale and based on strength and physical fitness measures conducted by the physiotherapist. The sessions will be conducted weekly for a duration of 30-60 minutes and the total length of the exercise program is 12 weeks. Participants will complete exercise diaries and records of sessions will be kept. The program is tailored to individual needs based on physical fitness and strength testing conducted by the physiotherapist with consideration of the person's stage of treatment. Examples of the exercises prescribed may include biceps curls, squats, exercise bike, bridges. All participants will complete a warm up and cool down as part of the session.
Sponsors
Westmead Hospital
Study design
Allocation
Non-randomised trial
Intervention model
Single group
Primary purpose
Treatment
Masking
Open (masking not used)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
Early-stage breast cancer patients will be eligible to participate if they are 18 years and over of age, receiving treatment for breast cancer at Westmead Hospital, able to participate in exercise sessions, able to provide consent, and have sufficient command of the English language or access to a health care interpreter to be able to complete questionnaire data.
Exclusion criteria
Patients will be excluded if they: (1) have an absolute contraindication to physical activity as determined by their treating medical team; (2) are unable to commit to participating in the exercise program; (3) have significant cognitive impairment.
Outcome results
None listed