Brisk walking program for women recovering from breast cancer

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Supervised Practice or Distance Supervised Physical Activity (Walking) in the Overall Management of Fatigue in Breast Cancer Patients During Hormonal Therapy: Pilot Study

NA · Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens · NCT02785861

This study tests whether a structured brisk walking program can help women recovering from breast cancer feel less tired and improve their overall well-being compared to exercising at home.

Quick facts

PhaseNA
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment40 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 75 Years
SexFemale
SponsorCentre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens (other)
Drugs / interventionsChemotherapy
Locations1 site (Amiens)
Trial IDNCT02785861 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study focuses on helping women regain a normal lifestyle after breast cancer treatment by addressing chronic fatigue through a structured brisk walking program. Participants will engage in supervised walking sessions twice a week for six weeks, aiming for an intensity of 60% of their maximum heart rate. The study compares the effects of supervised exercise versus home practice on fatigue reduction and overall well-being. The goal is to determine the best approach to enhance physical activity adherence and improve quality of life post-treatment.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are females aged 75 or younger who have completed chemotherapy or radiotherapy for breast cancer stages I to III and are currently undergoing hormone treatments.

Not a fit: Patients with stage IV breast cancer, those over 75 years old, or individuals with significant comorbidities that could interfere with the walking program may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly reduce fatigue and improve the quality of life for women recovering from breast cancer.

How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that supervised exercise can effectively reduce fatigue in cancer survivors, suggesting that this approach may yield positive results.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Sex: female
* Age less than or equal to 75 years
* Breast cancer stage I to III
* Chemotherapy and / or radiotherapy adjuvant completed
* Hormone treatments ongoing

Exclusion Criteria:

* Age over 75 years
* Breast cancer stage IV and O
* Anemia, Cardiac arrhythmia, asthma, hypertension or uncontrolled diabetes, coronary artery disease or severe respiratory disease, psycho-cognitive may disturb walking program

Where this trial is running

Amiens

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: Breast Cancer, hormonal therapy, walking, fatigue

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.