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Combined Training on Body Composition of Postmenopausal Women Undergoing Treatment for Breast Cancer

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Breast Cancer
Postmenopausal
Aromatase Inhibitors
Registration Number
NCT02804308
Lead Sponsor
Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho
Brief Summary

Breast cancer is a multifactorial disease affecting women, and one of the treatments for its healing and survival is hormone therapy. Aromatase inhibitors are third-generation drugs that promote lower chance of metastasis, but their side effects include the loss of bone mineral density and increased fat percentage. In this way, the Combined Training (combined resistance and endurance training) may be an interesting strategy to minimize the side effects of aromatase inhibitors, providing better quality of life, survival and changes in body composition.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
83
Inclusion Criteria
  • Postmenopausal, defined by the absence of periods for the past 12 months;
  • Breast cancer diagnosis stages 1 to 3;
  • The adjuvant treatment for breast cancer and / or neoadjuvant aromatase inhibitors
  • No abnormalities on screening physical or any health problems that contraindicate study participation;
  • No contraindications for treadmill testing or entry into a training program, including any of the following:
  • Myocardial infarction within the past 6 months
  • Pulmonary edema
  • Myocarditis Pericarditis
  • Unstable angina
  • Pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis
  • Uncontrolled hypertension (i.e., blood pressure > 200/100 mm Hg)
  • Uncontrolled arrhythmia
  • No significant mental illness
  • Have medical certificate to perform exercise testing and participate in combined training
  • Able to answer Questionnaires
  • No concurrent participation in any other organized exercise program;
  • Live in Presidente Prudente
  • Sign the consent form and formal clarification for participation in the study.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Accumulating 3 unexcused absences or 4 consecutive unexcused absences during the month.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
FACTORIAL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Chance from Body composition at 9 months assessment by bone densitometry (Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry), using the equipment model GE Lunar - DPX-NTAt baseline, 3, 6 and 9 months timepoint
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Serum levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) in these participants measured by enzymatic colorimetric kit processed in Autohumalyzer A5At baseline, 3, 6 and 9 months timepoint
VO2max by test of submaximal effortAt baseline, 3, 6 and 9 months timepoint
Responsiveness on body composition by bone densitometry (Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry).At baseline, 3 and 6 months timepoint
Use time of aromatase inhibitor and the response to combined training in the variables of body composition and level of physical activity by bone densitometry (GE Lunar - DPX-NT) and accelerometer motion sensor type triaxial Actigraph brand, mode GT3XAt baseline, 3 and 6 months timepoint
Self reported Drug consumption questionnaireAt baseline, 3, 6 and 9 months timepoint
Serum levels of glucose in these participants measured by enzymatic colorimetric kit processed in Autohumalyzer A5At baseline, 3, 6 and 9 months timepoint
Serum of osteocalcin and the carboxyterminal telopeptides of collagen type I (CTX) measured at Serum CrossLaps AssayAt baseline, 3, 6 and 9 months timepoint
Serum levels of total cholesterol and fractions in these participants measured by enzymatic colorimetric kit processed in Autohumalyzer A5.At baseline, 3, 6 and 9 months timepoint
Physical Activity of accelerometer motion sensor type triaxial Actigraph brand, mode GT3X.At baseline, 3, 6 and 9 months timepoint
Responsiveness on habitual physical activity by accelerometer motion sensor type triaxial Actigraph brand, mode GT3X (Actigraph LLC, Pensacola, FL).At baseline, 3 and 6 months timepoint
Bone mineral density (total, spine and femur) in these participants by bone densitometry (Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry), using the equipment model GE Lunar - DPX-NT.At baseline, 3, 6 and 9 months timepoint
Serum levels of triacylglycerol in these participants measured by enzymatic colorimetric kit processed in Autohumalyzer A5At baseline, 3, 6 and 9 months timepoint
The perception of pain is measured by Pain Brief Questionnaire (PBQAt baseline, 3, 6 and 9 months timepoint
Quality of life assessed via the questionnaire EORTC (European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnarie).At baseline, 3, 6 and 9 months timepoint

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