Combined upper-body resistance and aerobic exercise program for people treated for breast cancer

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

Adults aged 18–80 who are physically inactive and at least 15 months after breast cancer surgery will be enrolled. Participants will follow a combined intervention of progressive upper-extremity resistance exercises (using elastic bands) plus upper-body aerobic training, with intensity increased over time. Outcomes will be measured before and after the intervention and likely include upper-limb strength, shoulder function, pain, signs of lymphedema, and quality of life. The protocol excludes those with bilateral disease, active infection, unstable cardiovascular or metabolic conditions, significant neurologic or musculoskeletal impairments, or other comorbidities that would prevent safe exercise.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* To be between 18-80 years old,
* Volunteering to participate in the research,
* At least 15 months after breast cancer surgery,
* No problems in reading and/or understanding the scales and being able to co-operate with the tests.
* Physically inactive (60 minutes of structured exercise per week \<).

Exclusion Criteria:

* Presence of active infection,
* Presence of bilateral breast cancer,
* History of surgical, neurological or orthopaedic problems that may affect upper extremity functionality other than breast cancer surgery,
* Having a neurological disease or other clinical diagnosis that may affect cognitive status,
* Musculoskeletal and neurological disease that may affect exercise performance, symptomatic heart disease, previous lung surgery and malignant disease.
* Presence of unstable hypertension or diabetes mellitus.

Where it's running

• Hcettepe University
  Ankara, State, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Ebru Calik Kutukcu, PhD — Hacettepe University
• Study coordinator: Ebru Calik Kutukcu, PhD
• Email: ebru.calik@hacettepe.edu.tr
• Phone: +903123051576

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.