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A Prospective Study of Video-assisted Exercise Program for the Breast Cancer Survivors

Strong Survivors: A Prospective Study of Video-assisted Exercise Program for the Breast Cancer Survivors

Who can join

As published by the study on ClinicalTrials.gov. "Not stated" means the study hasn't said — ask the study team.

Age
18 Years and older
Sex
Female only
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
Compensation
Not stated

Other requirements are listed under Eligibility below. Only the study team can confirm whether you can join.

What to expect

No one can promise a trial will help you personally — that is what the research is trying to find out.

What participation involves

  • Procedures mentioned: Pills, Questionnaires

Only what the study's summary and detailed description on ClinicalTrials.gov say. Time periods may describe the whole study or a part of it — ask the study team what applies to you.

Show the study's own words
  • "Specifically, they will require an internet connected device with a camera that is at least 7 inches square. (tablet size or larger)."
  • "All study participants will complete a clinic visit before they join the classes and after the last class to evaluate cardiorespiratory fitness, strength, balance and posture and answer questionnaires about quality of life and system usability."
Compensation
Not stated
  • Study-related exams and procedures are typically provided at no cost. This is how many trials work in general — confirm the details for this study with the study team.
  • Participants are monitored closely by the research team throughout the study.
  • Some participants may receive access to an investigational treatment, which is still being studied.
  • Your participation helps researchers learn whether this approach could help future patients.

About this study

In plain language

This study tests Strong Survivor, a 16-week live online exercise program for adults who recently had breast cancer surgery. Classes meet twice a week and focus on fitness, balance, movement, and strength, with exercise levels adjusted to each person. Participants have clinic visits before and after the program to check their fitness and answer surveys.

The investigators cancer rehabilitation/recovery program, Strong Survivor, has been designed to be delivered digitally, and while there are many such programs currently available on the internet, especially in the time of COVID-19, the novel feature of this program is the delivery of semi-individualized instruction in real time within a small group setting. The program was designed with physician input and by exercise physiologists and a Doctor of Physical Therapy candidate, all with extensive training in both group and individualized exercise for geriatric and cancer survivor populations. Strong Survivor is 16-week iterative curricular program with three core components: aerobic fitness, balance and mobility, and muscular strength and power. Classes will be held twice per week. The first 4 classes will be deployed in a small class of up to 5 people (first 2 weeks), then one class per week with the small class and one class per week is with a larger class of up to 15 people (weeks 3 and 4). The program is then continued for 12 additional weeks in a larger class using principles and exercises specifically trained during the small group classes. All the exercises offered over the course of the intervention are appropriate for the target population and are standardized so all participants receive the same basic instruction, but level of difficulty is scaled to participant experience, capability, and musculoskeletal limitations. Participants will need to have a minimal adequate space and technology to accommodate this instructional method. Specifically, they will require an internet connected device with a camera that is at least 7 inches square. (tablet size or larger). Additionally, participants' will need to have adequate space to both set up a computer/camera and move around. The minimal acceptable space for this is 6+ feet with an unobstructed view (from a table for instance) of a 2 x 2 open space. All study participants will complete a clinic visit before they join the classes and after the last class to evaluate cardiorespiratory fitness, strength, balance and posture and answer questionnaires about quality of life and system usability.

Compensation is read from the study's own description and may be missing — always confirm with the study team.

Eligibility

Who can join

  • Be age 18 or older.
  • Have had breast cancer surgery within 4 weeks before being contacted for screening. This includes removal of one or both breasts; lymph node surgery is allowed but not required.
  • Have a device that can use live Zoom video, with a camera, a screen at least 7 inches wide, and a strong enough internet or cellular connection.
  • Have enough clear space to set up the device and move around during exercise.
  • Sign and date a form agreeing to join the study.
  • Be willing to follow all study steps and be available for the full study.

Who can't join

  • Have broken a bone because of a fall in the past 2 years.
  • Have poorly controlled heart or lung disease, or a severe muscle, bone, joint, or nervous system condition that limits exercise, as judged by the breast surgeon.
  • Have a spinning feeling, dizziness, or lightheadedness when joining the study or at the first occupational therapy visit.
  • Take multiple benzodiazepine or neuroleptic medicines—types of drugs used for anxiety, sleep, or mental health conditions.
  • Be pregnant or trying to become pregnant.

Simplified for readability. The official criteria below are what the study team uses.

Official eligibility criteria

In order to be eligible to participate in this study, an individual must meet all the following criteria: 1. Persons, aged 18+ 2. Undergone breast cancer surgery within the 4 weeks of being contacted for pre-screening a. Acceptable surgery includes unilateral or bilateral mastectomy (Lymph node surgery is NOT required but is still acceptable) 3. Own a computer or alternative device capable of real-time Zoom videoconferencing, including access to internet or cellular connectivity sufficient in broadband. This requires a screen of at least 7 inches (a cell phone is large enough for us to see the participant, but not for the participant to see us). 4. Provision of signed and dated informed consent form 5. Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study An individual who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study: 1. Have sustained a previous fall-related fracture within the last 2 years; 2. have poorly controlled cardiovascular disease, pulmonary disease, or a debilitating musculoskeletal or neurological condition severely limiting function/ability to perform the exercise program as determined by the breast surgeon at screening for trial enrollment 3. experience vertigo or dizziness/light headedness observed at enrollment or during initial occupational therapy evaluation. 4. are on multiple benzodiazepine or neuroleptic medications. 5. Pregnant or trying to become pregnant \-

Study sites (2)

CA