Actively Recruiting
Lifting More Than Weights: Resistance Exercise Program Across Socioeconomic Groups for Cancer-Related Fatigue Management
Led by West Virginia University · Updated on 2025-10-31
60
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
93 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
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 primary aim is to evaluate the feasibility of delivering the Strength After Breast Cancer (SABC) program, focusing on how socioeconomic status (SES) and allostatic load (AL) scores influence adherence and dropout rates. The Investigators will also further examine how self-efficacy, outcome expectations, and social support influence behavior change related to resistance exercise participation. The central hypothesis is that participants with lower SES will report geographic or financial constraints, receive reduced support from family or peers, have low confidence in their ability to exercise, and demonstrate lower adherence rates. Participants will: * Use a clear, step-by-step guide for safe, progressive strength training using a resistance exercise program tailored specifically for breast cancer survivors for a duration of 3 months * Keep an exercise log and complete questionnaires
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Lifting More Than Weights: Resistance Exercise Program Across Socioeconomic Groups for Cancer-Related Fatigue Management
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Female subjects with histologically or cytologically confirmed breast cancer of any tumor molecular subtype
- Diagnosed with non-metastatic breast cancer (stage 0, I, II, or III) between one and three years ago
- Receiving treatment from the West Virginia University Cancer Institute
- Experiencing any severity of fatigue, confirmed by healthcare professional report or screening tool
- Ability to understand and willing to sign written informed consent
- Pregnant women in first or second trimester with singleton pregnancy, approved by obstetrics and gynecology physician
You will not qualify if you...
- Male biological gender
- Uncontrolled intercurrent illnesses including infection, unstable angina, cardiac arrhythmia, active alcoholism, or psychiatric illness/social situations limiting compliance
- Pregnancy beyond second trimester
- Multiple gestations (twins, triplets, or higher order pregnancies)
- Household income above or below median Appalachian income when target enrollment for that SES group is met
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
West Virginia University
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States, 26506
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
M
Megan Clark, MD
CONTACT
M
McKinzey K Dierkes, DPT
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
2
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