Effect of Combined Aerobic and Resisted Exercise in Breast Cancer Survivors: Upper Extremity Function, Quality of Life and Fitness Outcomes
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
- Enrollment
- 34
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- muscle fitness, quality of life, upper extremity function
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 13 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of a combined aerobic and resistance exercise program in breast cancer survivors.
Detailed Description
Cancer and cancer treatment side effects are associated with fatigue, pain, decreased cardiovascular fitness and muscle strength, and overall quality of life. Furthermore, cancer survivors are at increased risk for cancer recurrence and for secondary effect such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, osteoporosis, and functional decline. Increase physical activity or exercise is proposed to overcome the negative psychological and physiological effects. Preliminary research evidence shows that exercise in cancer survivors improves quality of life, cardiorespiratory fitness, physical functioning, and decrease of fatigue. However, the best exercise mode and intensity has not been well established. Little is known regarding the long term effect. No study investigated impact of exercise for breast cancer survivors on upper extremity function, and correlation between fitness, upper extremity function and quality of life.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •stage 0 to II breast cancer diagnosed within 5 years
- •complete adjuvant therapy \> 2 months, except hormone therapy
- •\> 18 years
Exclusion Criteria
- •disease in progress, recurrent, or metastasis
- •medical or musculoskeletal condition which resistance exercise is contraindicated
- •medication which may alter exercise response
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
muscle fitness, quality of life, upper extremity function
Time Frame: baseline, 12 weeks post exercise training and follow up 12 weeks