Video-guided exercise program to help recovery after mastectomy

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

The program, called Strong Survivors, is a 16-week digitally delivered curriculum that provides semi-individualized, real-time instruction in small group classes. It combines three core components—cardiovascular fitness, balance and postural stability, and muscular strength and power—with standardized exercises scaled to each participant's ability. Classes are held twice weekly, starting with up to five people for the first two weeks and then mixing one small class and one larger class (up to 15) each week. Participants must have a tablet-size (≥7 inch) internet-connected device with a camera and sufficient broadband to join live Zoom sessions.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

In order to be eligible to participate in this study, an individual must meet all the following criteria:

1. Persons, aged 18+
2. Undergone breast cancer surgery within the 4 weeks of being contacted for pre-screening

   a. Acceptable surgery includes unilateral or bilateral mastectomy (Lymph node surgery is NOT required but is still acceptable)
3. Own a computer or alternative device capable of real-time Zoom videoconferencing, including access to internet or cellular connectivity sufficient in broadband. This requires a screen of at least 7 inches (a cell phone is large enough for us to see the participant, but not for the participant to see us).
4. Provision of signed and dated informed consent form
5. Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study

An individual who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study:

1. Have sustained a previous fall-related fracture within the last 2 years;
2. have poorly controlled cardiovascular disease, pulmonary disease, or a debilitating musculoskeletal or neurological condition severely limiting function/ability to perform the exercise program as determined by the breast surgeon at screening for trial enrollment
3. experience vertigo or dizziness/light headedness observed at enrollment or during initial occupational therapy evaluation.
4. are on multiple benzodiazepine or neuroleptic medications.
5. Pregnant or trying to become pregnant

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Where it's running

• UCSD
  San Diego, California, United States Recruiting
• UCSD
  San Diego, California, United States Not yet recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Sara M. Grossi, MD
• Email: smgrossi@health.ucsd.edu
• Phone: 858.249.2764

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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.