Study on the Level of Physical Activity in Patients Diagnosed With Breast Cancer in Spain
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 入组人数
- 507
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- To analyze the level of physical activity (PA) of Spanish patients diagnosed with breast cancer (BC) through self-administered questionnaires
研究概览
简要总结
There is strong evidence demonstrating the benefits that physical activity (PA) provides for patients with breast cancer (BC), both in prevention and throughout various treatments and in survivorship. However, there is still very limited information available regarding the level or amount of PA undertaken by BC patients or survivors. On the other hand, although there are general recommendations for physical exercise- 150-300 minutes per week of moderate activity or 75-150 minutes per week of vigorous activity-the type of physical exercise that is best at each stage of the disease, as well as adherence and preferences for different exercise programs, has not been thoroughly studied.
Physical exercise is a healthy, easily implemented and low-cost intervention that ought to be much more widely adopted among the BC population.
Understanding all these factors will help us better assess the degree of implementation and compliance with exercise programs in our population of BC patients. This diagnosis will be the first step towards establishing new strategies to improve patients' PA levels and their adherence to exercise programs, ultimately ensuring that these changes become consolidated as new lifestyle habits that provide our patients with a preventive factor against relapses, as well as a better quality of life.
详细描述
According to data from the latest 2026 annual report by the Spanish Society of Medical Oncology (SEOM), breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer worldwide (12.3% of cancer cases diagnosed in both sexes). The estimated number of new cases in Spain for 2021 is 38,318. In addition, men account for approximately 1% of all new diagnoses of this disease.
There is strong evidence of the benefits that physical activity (PA) brings to patients with breast cancer, both in prevention and throughout various treatments and survivorship. The latest review by the Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee (PAGAC) in 2018 determined that there is currently robust evidence confirming that PA reduces the risk of developing seven types of cancer, including breast cancer, by between 10% and 24%.
Likewise, the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) in March 2018 concluded that there is strong evidence supporting an association between PA and the risk of developing several types of cancer, including breast cancer, as well as survival after the disease.
Evidence from several systematic reviews and meta-analyses shows a consistent inverse relationship between levels of PA after diagnosis and cancer-specific mortality (a 38% reduction) as well as all-cause mortality (a 48% reduction) among breast cancer survivors.
According to current PA guidelines, a minimum of 150-300 minutes per week of moderate activity or 75-150 minutes per week of vigorous activity is recommended. According to various studies, these recommendations are known by only a small percentage of breast cancer patients and survivors.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Observational
- 观察模型
- Other
- 时间视角
- Retrospective
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 —（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Women and men.
- •Individuals aged 18 years and over.
- •Diagnosis of localized or advanced breast cancer, either undergoing treatment or in follow-up.
- •Patients who are able and willing to complete the questionnaires provided for the study.
排除标准
- 未提供
研究组 & 干预措施
Experimental group
Self-administered questionnaire only once
干预措施: Questionnaire (Behavioral)
结局指标
主要结局
To analyze the level of physical activity (PA) of Spanish patients diagnosed with breast cancer (BC) through self-administered questionnaires
时间窗: Day 1
The primary objective is assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). This questionnaire is a standardized instrument for measuring physical activity levels over the previous seven days. The long form comprises 27 to 31 detailed items covering work, transportation, household tasks, gardening, and leisure activities, with results classified in metabolic equivalents (METs) to categorize activity as low, moderate, or high. The questions are based on the number of days per week participants engage in specific physical activities and the duration of each activity.
次要结局
- Ascertain the preferences of Spanish patients diagnosed with breast cancer regarding physical exercise programs(Day 1)
- Assess sociodemographic differences in physical activity levels and references concerning physical exercise programs(Day 1)
- Evaluate differences in physical activity levels in relation to breast cancer treatment(Day 1)
- Assess the influence of breast cancer diagnosis on physical activity levels and other lifestyle habits.(Day 1)
- Determine the degree of knowledge among patients diagnosed with breast cancer regarding the minimum recommended level of physical activity according to international guidelines.(Day 1)