Group exercise program for women after breast cancer treatment
Official title: Strength After Breast Cancer: Clinical Implementation of an Evidence-based Group Exercise Intervention for Breast Cancer Survivors
Run by MGH Institute of Health Professions · NCT06052488 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a group exercise program for women who have finished breast cancer treatment to see if it helps them stay active and feel better.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | MGH Institute of Health Professions Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | chemotherapy, radiation |
| Locations | 1 site (Boston, Massachusetts) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 2, 2024 |
| Main results expected | September 2026 |
| Study ends | March 2027 |
| Registry record updated | October 20, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06052488 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are women aged 18 and older who have been diagnosed with Stage I-III breast cancer and have completed their primary cancer treatment.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with medical conditions that prevent safe exercise or those who do not speak English may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the feasibility of the Strength After Breast Cancer (SABC) program, a group exercise intervention designed for women who have completed treatment for breast cancer. Conducted at Massachusetts General Hospital, participants will undergo a physical therapy evaluation and engage in a four-session exercise program that includes both group and home-based activities. The study will assess the practicality of delivering this program in an outpatient setting and identify barriers and facilitators to its implementation. Participants will complete questionnaires and interviews to provide feedback on their experience and the program's effectiveness.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve physical function and quality of life for women recovering from breast cancer.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown that similar exercise interventions can improve physical function in breast cancer survivors, indicating a promising approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * ≥18 years of age * Diagnosed with Stage I-III breast cancer, having completed primary cancer treatment (e.g., surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy); hormonal therapies and adjuvant targeted therapies will be permitted Exclusion Criteria: * Any injury or medical condition that would prohibit being able to safely perform exercise as indicated by the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (i.e., atrial fibrillation, chest pain or angina, uncontrolled high blood pressure or hypertension, loss of balance due to dizziness in the past 12 months, or loss of consciousness in the past 12 months). * Non-English speaking
Where it's running
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MGH Institute of Health Professions
Boston, Massachusetts, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Stephen Wechsler, DPT, PhD — MGH Institute of Health Professions
- Study coordinator: Stephen Wechsler, DPT, PhD
- Email: swechsler@mghihp.edu
- Phone: 774-217-3221
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.