Breast cancer patients Cancer Malignant neoplasm of breast
Conditions
Interventions
The study will involve 26 breast cancer patients committing to a 12-week home-based, moderate intensity walking intervention. Patients in this group will be provided with guidance, encouragement and m
Sponsors
Loughborough University (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Age 18-75 female breast cancer patients 2. Those who do not exceed recommended guidelines of 30 mins of moderate intensity exercise five times a week. 3. Those whose breast cancer is a primary diagnosis 4. Those who have no previous history of cancer 5. Those who are able to speak and read standard English
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Males 2. Those who exceed the recommended guidelines of 30 minutes exercise five times a week 3. Those whose breast cancer is a secondary diagnosis 4. Those who have previous history of cancer 5. Those who cannot speak and read Standard English
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Measures of emotional distress and cognitive functioning. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Self-esteem, fatigue, intention to exercise, executive function, memory, attention, visual-spatial skills and motor function. | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed