Strength After Breast Cancer Program for Fatigue Management

Lifting More Than Weights: Resistance Exercise Program Across Socioeconomic Groups for Cancer-Related Fatigue Management

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Breast Cancer Fatigue
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Female
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Supportive Care
Participants needed
60 (estimated)
Sponsor
West Virginia University · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer and are experiencing fatigue. Participants will follow a guided strength training program for three months and keep track of their progress.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I have been diagnosed with breast cancer
  • I am 1 to 3 years post-diagnosis
  • I am currently receiving treatment from the WVU Cancer Institute
  • I can report my level of fatigue
  • I can understand and sign a consent form
  • I am pregnant in my first or second trimester and have approval from my doctor

You may not be able to join if

  • I am male
  • I have an uncontrolled illness like a serious infection or unstable heart condition
  • I am pregnant beyond the second trimester
  • I am pregnant with twins or more
  • My household income is out of the acceptable range for this study

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
The long-term goal of this project is to improve the implementation of tailored resistance exercise interventions for Appalachian breast cancer survivors. To achieve this goal, the primary objective is to enhance the understanding of how biological, psychological, and social factors interact to influence readiness for behavior change around resistance exercise in this unique population. The primar…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Subjects must have histologically or cytologically confirmed Breast Cancer; any tumor molecular subtype can be enrolled. * Subjects must have been diagnosed with non-metastatic breast cancer, defined as stage 0, I, II, or III (according to the American Joint Committee on Cance…
Contacts

Megan Clark, MD

304-974-3912

megan.clark3@hsc.wvu.edu

CONTACT

McKinzey K Dierkes, DPT

mkd00001@mix.wvu.edu

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