Personalized Exercise Program for Breast Cancer Survivors

Personalized Exercise Program for Survivors of Breast Cancer, STEPS-BC Trial

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Anatomic Stage I Breast Cancer AJCC v8 Anatomic Stage II Breast Cancer AJCC v8 Anatomic Stage III Breast Cancer AJCC v8 Breast Carcinoma Breast Inflammatory Carcinoma Locally Recurrent Breast Carcinoma
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 85
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Supportive Care
Participants needed
120 (estimated)
Sponsor
Wake Forest University Health Sciences · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for breast cancer survivors who are about to start chemotherapy. Participants will take part in health education classes and personalized exercise sessions to help maintain their health during treatment.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I have been diagnosed with Stage I-III breast cancer
  • I am scheduled to receive chemotherapy soon
  • I am between 18 and 85 years old
  • I can ride a stationary bike with supervision
  • I can walk at least 2 blocks without problems
  • I can hold my breath for 8 seconds
  • I can read and understand English
  • I have access to a device for video calls

You may not be able to join if

  • I have significant heart or lung problems
  • I have uncontrolled high blood pressure
  • I am pregnant or breastfeeding
  • I have had a heart attack in the past 28 days
  • I have a serious bleeding or clotting condition
  • I plan to move within 6 months of joining
  • I am currently undergoing treatment for another cancer
  • I am currently very active with over 300 minutes of exercise per week

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
This clinical trial studies whether a healthy living intervention (HLI), with or without a physical activity intervention (PAI), helps maintain the ability to exercise, heart health, and quality of life in breast cancer patients who are scheduled to receive chemotherapy treatment. Early detection and enhanced therapies for breast cancer have improved 5-year cancer-related survival rates. Unfortuna…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Stage I-III breast cancer (including inflammatory and newly diagnosed, or locally recurrent \[if prior treatment received ≥ 2 years prior\] but not metastatic breast cancer being treated with curative intent). All molecular subtypes (estrogen receptor \[ER\], progesterone rece…
Contacts

Karen Craver, MT, MHA

336-716-0891

NCORP@wfusm.edu

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