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Lifestyles Of Health And Sustainability for Breast Cancer Survivors

Not Applicable
Conditions
Breast Cancer
Interventions
Behavioral: Combined aerobic and strength exercise training
Registration Number
NCT02895178
Lead Sponsor
Wonju Severance Christian Hospital
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of exercise program on health-related physical fitness and biomarkers among breast cancer survivors.

Detailed Description

Patients and survivors of breast cancer present impaired physical fitness and various complications including acute and chronic pain, severe fatigue, limited range of motion, and bone loss attributable to anticancer treatments. Therefore, regular exercise during and following cancer treatments has been recommended to enhance physical capabilities and relieve side-effect severities, leading to an improved quality of life. Despite the known general benefits to patients with cancer, the effects of exercise on cancer-related biomarkers and their modulators remain unclear.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:

I. To determine whether a 12-week exercise intervention will improve components of health-related physical fitness by measuring cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular exercise capacity and flexibility in breast cancer survivors.

II. To determine whether a 12-week exercise intervention will improve risk parameters of metabolic disease by measuring changes in body composition, waist circumference, blood pressure, and circulating levels of glucose, insulin, lipids components and C-reactive protein in breast cancer survivors.

III. To determine whether a 12-week exercise intervention will conduce to changes of cancer-related biomarker by measuring in serum levels of dickkopf-related protein 1 (DKK1), secreted frizzled-related protein 1 (SFRP1), sclerostin, osteoprotegerin, osteopontin, growth differentiation factor 15 (GDF-15), insulin like growth factor 1 (IGF-1), and IGFBP-3 in breast cancer survivors.

IV. To determine whether a 12-week exercise intervention will result in a improvement in inflammatory cytokines and adipokines by measuring in serum levels of interleukin 1 beta (IL-1β), IL-10, IL-11, tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNFα), leptin and adiponectin in breast cancer survivors.

V. To determine whether a 12-week exercise intervention will conduce to changes of myokines by measuring in serum levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), IL-8, IL-15, fatty acid-binding protein 3 (FABP3), leukemia inhibitory factor (LIF), follistatin, fractalkine, fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF-21), osteonectin and irisin in breast cancer survivors.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
UNKNOWN
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
60
Inclusion Criteria
  • Have diagnosed as a stage of I-III breast cancer
  • Have undergone a lumpectomy or mastectomy
  • Have completed neoadjuvant/adjuvant chemotherapy and able to initiate Exercise program
  • Nonsmokers (i.e., not smoking during previous 12 months)
  • Able to provide physician clearance to participate in exercise program for 12 weeks
Exclusion Criteria
  • History of chronic disease including diabetes, uncontrolled hypertension or thyroid disease
  • Weight reduction >= 10% within past 6 months
  • Metastatic disease
  • Participate in more than 60 minutes of exercise per week in the past 6 months
  • Cardiovascular, respiratory or musculoskeletal disease or joint problems that preclude moderate physical activity

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Exercise in breast cancer survivorsCombined aerobic and strength exercise trainingCombined aerobic and strength exercise training for 12 weeks under supervision
Exercise in healthy subjectsCombined aerobic and strength exercise trainingAge-matched healthy subjects. Combined aerobic and strength exercise training for 12 weeks under supervision
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Changes of health-related physical fitness components (3).Changes from baseline muscular strength at 12 weeks

Muscular strength is assessed by the maximum voluntary strength of handgrip (kg).

Changes of serum levels of Wnt signaling-related molecules (2).Changes from baseline serum levels of Sclerostin at 12 weeks

The serum concentration of sclerostin is measured by commercial enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay kits (Minimal detectable density, 6.96 pg/ml; Standard curve range, 7.49 - 1,820 pg/ml, R\&D systems).

Changes of health-related physical fitness components (2).Changes from baseline muscular endurance at 12 weeks

Muscular endurance is assessed using sit-up test for 30 seconds (the maximum number of repetitions).

Changes of health-related physical fitness components (4).Changes from baseline muscular power at 12 weeks

Muscular power is assessed using standing long jump test (the maximum horizontal distance of two trials, cm).

Changes of health-related physical fitness components (5).Changes from baseline agility at 12 weeks

Agility is assessed using 10 meters agility shuttle run test (the time taken to complete a 10 meters course is recorded, seconds).

Changes of serum levels of Wnt signaling-related molecules (1).Changes from baseline serum levels of DKK1 at 12 weeks

The serum concentration of DKK1 is measured by commercial enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay kits (Minimal detectable density, 15.6 pg/ml; Standard curve range, 31.2 - 2,000 pg/ml, R\&D systems).

Changes of health-related physical fitness components (1).Changes from baseline aerobic capacity at 12 weeks

Aerobic capacity is assessed using multi-stage 20 meters shuttle run test (the maximum number of repetitions).

Changes of anthropometric parameters (1).Changes from baseline waist circumference at 12 weeks

Waist circumference is measured at the midpoint between the lower rib margin and the iliac crest (expressed in cm).

Changes of serum levels of Wnt signaling-related molecules (3).Changes from baseline serum levels of SFRP1 at 12 weeks

The serum concentration of SFRP1 is measured by commercial enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay kits (Minimal detectable density, 53 pg/ml; Standard curve range, 156 - 10,000 pg/ml, USCN Life Science Inc.).

Changes of serum levels of Wnt signaling-related molecules (4).Changes from baseline serum levels of β-catenin at 12 weeks

The serum concentration of β-catenin is measured by commercial enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay kits (Minimal detectable density, 3.9 pg/ml; Standard curve range, 15.6 - 1000 pg/ml, Cusabio Biotech).

Changes of health-related physical fitness components (6).Changes from baseline flexibility at 12 weeks

Flexibility is assessed using sit and reach test (the greater distance of two trials, cm)

Changes of anthropometric parameters (2).Changes from baseline BMI at 12 weeks

BMI calculated as body weight / height (kg per square meters).

Changes of body composition parameters (1).Changes from baseline body fat mass at 12 weeks

Body fat mass is measured by a bio-impedance analyzer (expressed as kg).

Changes of serum levels of Wnt signaling-related molecules (5).Changes from baseline serum levels of WISP-1 at 12 weeks

The serum concentration of WISP-1 is measured by commercial chemiluminescent immunoassay kits (Minimal detectable density, 0.97 pg/ml; Standard curve range, 2.74 - 2,000 pg/ml, USCN Life Science Inc.).

Changes of body composition parameters (2).Changes from baseline lean body mass at 12 weeks

Lean body mass is measured by a bio-impedance analyzer (expressed as kg).

Changes of body composition parameters (3).Changes from baseline percentage body fat at 12 weeks

Percentage body fat is calculated as body fat mass (kg) divided by weight (kg).

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Changes of serum levels of adipokines (1).Changes from baseline serum levels of adiponectin at 12 weeks

The serum concentration of adiponectin is measured by commercial enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay kits (Minimal detectable density, 0.891 ng/ml; Standard curve range, 3.9 - 250 ng/ml, R\&D systems).

Changes of serum levels of myokines (3).Changes from baseline serum levels of IL-15 at 12 weeks

The serum concentration of IL-15 is measured using commercial luminex multiplexed cytokine assay panels (Minimal detectable density, 1.01 pg/ml; Standard curve range, 7.7 - 18,700 pg/ml, R\&D systems).

Changes of serum levels of cancer-related molecules (1).Changes from baseline serum levels of osteoprotegerin at 12 weeks

The serum concentration of osteoprotegerin is measured using commercial luminex multiplexed cytokine assay panels (Minimal detectable density, 3.62 pg/ml; Standard curve range, 81.4 - 19,770 pg/ml, R\&D systems).

Changes of serum levels of myokines (4).Changes from baseline serum levels of FABP3 at 12 weeks

The serum concentration of FABP3 is measured using commercial luminex multiplexed cytokine assay panels (Minimal detectable density, 472 pg/ml; Standard curve range, 1.3 - 312.2 ng/ml, R\&D systems).

Changes of serum levels of myokines (6).Changes from baseline serum levels of follistatin at 12 weeks

The serum concentration of follistatin is measured using commercial luminex multiplexed cytokine assay panels (Minimal detectable density, 133 pg/ml; Standard curve range, 2.6 - 650 ng/ml, R\&D systems).

Changes of serum levels of inflammatory-related cytokines (1)Changes from baseline serum levels of IL-1 beta at 12 weeks

The serum concentration of IL-1 beta is measured using commercial luminex multiplexed cytokine assay panels (Minimal detectable density, 0.8 pg/ml; Standard curve range, 17.8 - 4,320 pg/ml, R\&D systems).

Changes of serum levels of adipokines (2).Changes from baseline serum levels of leptin at 12 weeks

The serum concentration of leptin is measured by commercial enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay kits (Minimal detectable density, 7.8 pg/ml; Standard curve range, 15.6 - 1,000 ng/ml, R\&D systems).

Changes of serum levels of myokines (2).Changes from baseline serum levels of IL-8 at 12 weeks

The serum concentration of IL-8 is measured using commercial luminex multiplexed cytokine assay panels (Minimal detectable density, 1.8 pg/ml; Standard curve range, 8.19 - 1,990 pg/ml, R\&D systems).

Changes of serum levels of myokines (5).Changes from baseline serum levels of LIF at 12 weeks

The serum concentration of LIF is measured using commercial luminex multiplexed cytokine assay panels (Minimal detectable density, 9.31 pg/ml; Standard curve range, 68.1 - 16,550 pg/ml, R\&D systems).

Changes of serum levels of myokines (8).Changes from baseline serum levels of FGF-21 at 12 weeks

The serum concentration of FGF-21 is measured using commercial luminex multiplexed cytokine assay panels (Minimal detectable density, 27 pg/ml; Standard curve range, 623 - 151,330 pg/ml, R\&D systems).

Changes of serum levels of inflammatory-related cytokines (2)Changes from baseline serum levels of IL-10 at 12 weeks

The serum concentration of IL-10 is measured using commercial luminex multiplexed cytokine assay panels (Minimal detectable density, 1.6 pg/ml; Standard curve range, 13.7 - 3,340 pg/ml, R\&D systems).

Changes of serum levels of cancer-related molecules (2).Changes from baseline serum levels of osteopontin at 12 weeks

The serum concentration of osteopontin is measured using commercial luminex multiplexed cytokine assay panels (Minimal detectable density, 413 pg/ml; Standard curve range, 3.4 - 826.9 ng/ml, R\&D systems).

Changes of serum levels of cancer-related molecules (3).Changes from baseline serum levels of GDF-15 at 12 weeks

The serum concentration of GDF-15 is measured using commercial luminex multiplexed cytokine assay panels (Minimal detectable density, 1.2 pg/ml; Standard curve range, 34 - 8,270 pg/ml, R\&D systems).

Changes of serum levels of myokines (1).Changes from baseline serum levels of BDNF at 12 weeks

The serum concentration of BDNF is measured using commercial luminex multiplexed cytokine assay panels (Minimal detectable density, 0.32 pg/ml; Standard curve range, 10.9 - 2,650 pg/ml, R\&D systems).

Changes of serum levels of myokines (9).Changes from baseline serum levels of SPARC (osteonectin) at 12 weeks

The serum concentration of SPARC (osteonectin) is measured using commercial luminex multiplexed cytokine assay panels (Minimal detectable density, 97.9 pg/ml; Standard curve range, 3.4 - 829.9 ng/ml, R\&D systems).

Changes of serum levels of myokines (10).Changes from baseline serum levels of irisin at 12 weeks

The serum concentration of irisin is measured by commercial enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay kits (Minimal detectable density, 1.29 ng/ml; Standard curve range, 0.1 - 1,000 ng/ml, Phoenix Pharmaceuticals).

Changes of serum levels of inflammatory-related cytokines (3)Changes from baseline serum levels of IL-11 at 12 weeks

The serum concentration of IL-11 is measured using commercial luminex multiplexed cytokine assay panels (Minimal detectable density, 24.7 pg/ml; Standard curve range, 0.5 - 125.4 ng/ml, R\&D systems).

Changes of serum levels of inflammatory-related cytokines (4)Changes from baseline serum levels of TNF-alpha at 12 weeks

The serum concentration of TNF-alpha is measured using commercial luminex multiplexed cytokine assay panels (Minimal detectable density, 1.2 pg/ml; Standard curve range, 14 - 3,410 pg/ml, R\&D systems).

Changes of serum levels of myokines (7).Changes from baseline serum levels of fractalkine at 12 weeks

The serum concentration of fractalkine is measured using commercial luminex multiplexed cytokine assay panels (Minimal detectable density, 64.8 pg/ml; Standard curve range, 1.3 - 325.8 ng/ml, R\&D systems).

Changes of bone mineral densityChanges from baseline bone mineral density at 12 weeks

Bone mineral density is expressed as T-score, which is measured by a compact ultrasonometer at calcaneus (Achilles Express, GE LUNAR Corp., Madison, WI)

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Center for Exercise medicine; Yonsei University

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Wonju, Gangwon-do, Korea, Republic of

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