Breast Neoplasms, Autonomic Nervous System Diseases
Conditions
Brief summary
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of exercise training in the autonomic nervous system activity in breast cancer patients, who underwent doxorubicin medication.
Interventions
This intervention consisted in 4 weeks of strength, flexibility and aerobic exercises made at the hospital and at home.
Sponsors
Federal University of Maranhao
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
30 Years to 59 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Breast cancer patients at stages 1, 2 and 3; * Sedentary; * Currently at treatment; * 4-6 months after surgery
Exclusion criteria
* Musculoskeletal injuries or disorders; * Mental illnesses * Stage 4 (Metastasis) * Enrolled in other exercise program
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reduction in Low Frequency Heart rate variability component (LF) | 4 weeks | This reduction is positive, indicating a reduction in sympathetic activity and thus the cardiovascular risk |
| Increase in High Frequency heart rate variability component (HF) | 4 weeks | Means a increase in parasympathetic activity, which is correlated to reduction in cardiovascular risk |
Outcome results
None listed