Status:

COMPLETED

Exercise Rehabilitation Via a Mobile Application for Individuals With Breast Cancer Undergoing Chemotherapy

Lead Sponsor:

University of Alberta

Conditions:

Breast Cancer

Upper Extremity Dysfunction

Eligibility:

FEMALE

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The primary purpose of this study is to determine the feasibility of our proposed intervention approach involving (1) an integrated physiotherapy and exercise intervention for individuals with breast ...

Detailed Description

EMPOWER is a multi-methods feasibility randomized controlled trial. The study will recruit a minimum of 30 individuals with breast cancer who are undergoing adjuvant chemotherapy following surgery for...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • adult females with a diagnosis of breast cancer (Stage Ic-III);
  • be able to participate in mild levels of activity at minimum;
  • have completed cancer surgery involving a mastectomy or breast conserving surgery involving either an axillary lymph node dissection or sentinel lymph node biopsy;
  • having completed or undergoing adjuvant chemotherapy +/- biological therapy treatment (eligible from 4 weeks to one year post-surgery at baseline);
  • speak and understand English.

Exclusion

  • unable to commit to the 10-week virtual program including testing sessions at the Cancer Rehabilitation clinic in the Corbett Hall at the University of Alberta;
  • do not have regular access to the internet and a smart device or computer in the home.
  • are scheduled to undergo neoadjuvant chemotherapy

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 20 2023

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 30 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

32 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05254678

Start Date

September 20 2023

End Date

December 30 2024

Last Update

January 30 2025

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University of Alberta/ Cross Cancer Institute

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T6G 2G4