Feasibility of Symptom Management for Patients With Metastatic Breast Cancer to Increase Exercise
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
- All sexes
- 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: 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
- "Patient-reported outcomes including Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy- Breast (FACT-B), Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) -Physical Function, the modified Medical Outcomes Social Support Survey, and PROMIS Social Isolation-will be collected electronically at baseline and at 16 weeks."
- 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
This study will examine unmet exercise needs among patients with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) at UNC and assess whether participation in Get Real and Heel (GRH) can increase physical activity. The proposed research aims to improve multiple domains of well-being, quality of life, physical function, social support and reduce social isolation through a community based exercise intervention. By leveraging underutilized University of North Carolina Chapel Hill (UNC) resources, this work seeks to reduce barriers to accessibility, awareness, and appropriateness of exercise programming for this underserved population. Findings will help close the gap between patients' exercise needs, interest, and participation, with potential benefits for symptoms, functioning, and quality of life.
Compensation is read from the study's own description and may be missing — always confirm with the study team.
Eligibility
Official eligibility criteria
In order to participate in this study a subject must meet all of the eligibility criteria outlined below. Inclusion Criteria: * Written informed consent obtained to participate in the study and HIPAA authorization for release of personal health information. * Subjects are willing and able to comply with study procedures based on the judgement of the investigator or protocol designee. * Age \> 18 years at the time of consent. * Diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer within two years of consent date * Receives medical clearance from clinical team for moderate intensity exercise programming * Indicates intent to receive ongoing cancer care at the enrolling institution * English Speaking - program and measures are in English and not practicably translatable for a study this size. Exclusion Criteria: * Currently on hospice. * Bed-bound status or other contraindication to exercise * Participation in GRH since their diagnosis with MBC
Study sites (1)
NC
- Lineberger Comphrehensive Cancer Center at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · Chapel Hill, NC 27599Sasha Knowlton · Study contactSasha E Knowlton, MD · Principal investigatorMore trials in Chapel Hill