Comparing two approaches to physical activity in breast cancer patients
Evaluation of the Concept "Can Do" Versus "Do Do" in Patients With Breast Cancer
This study is testing two different ways to help breast cancer survivors improve their fitness and quality of life after treatment.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Hacettepe University Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | chemotherapy |
| Locations | 1 site (Ankara, Hacettepe Unıversity) |
| Trial ID | NCT06018051 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to evaluate the effects of different physical activity approaches on breast cancer patients who have completed their treatment. It focuses on assessing the patients' exercise capacity and overall quality of life through the 6-minute walk test, which measures cardiorespiratory fitness. The study recognizes the complications that arise from breast cancer treatments and seeks to personalize rehabilitation programs to address individual needs. By understanding the impact of physical activity on recovery, the study hopes to enhance the functional capacity and quality of life for these patients.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are women aged 18-65 who are at least 15 months post-breast cancer surgery and six months post-active treatment.
Not a fit: Patients with active infections, significant musculoskeletal or neurological diseases, or other conditions affecting exercise performance may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved rehabilitation strategies that enhance the quality of life for breast cancer survivors.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown positive outcomes in improving quality of life and functional capacity through tailored rehabilitation programs for breast cancer patients, indicating that this approach is supported by existing evidence.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Being between 18-65 years of age, 2. Volunteering to participate in the research, 3. At least 15 months after breast cancer surgery, 4. Six months after active breast cancer treatment (i.e. surgery/chemotherapy), 5. No problems in reading and/or understanding the scales and being able to cooperate with the tests, Exclusion Criteria: 1. Presence of active infection, 2. Musculoskeletal and neurological diseases that may affect exercise performance, symptomatic heart disease, 3. Have a neurological disease or other clinical diagnosis that may affect cognitive status. 4. Musculoskeletal and neurologic disease, symptomatic heart disease, previous lung surgery and malignant disease that may affect exercise performance. 5. Presence of unstable hypertension or diabetes mellitus
Where this trial is running
Ankara, Hacettepe Unıversity
- Ebru Çalık Kutukcu — Ankara, Hacettepe Unıversity, Turkey (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
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.