Virtual reality exercise program for elderly breast cancer survivors
The Effect of Virtual Exercise on Elderly Breast Cancer Survivors on Functionality, Muscular Strength, and Quality of Life Effecto-B):
This study is testing if a virtual reality exercise program can help older women who have survived breast cancer improve their physical abilities and quality of life.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 60 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | chemotherapy |
| Locations | 1 site (Santiago, Puente Alto) |
| Trial ID | NCT06432426 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the feasibility and effects of a virtual reality-based exercise program on physical functionality and quality of life in elderly women who are breast cancer survivors. It will involve 60 participants aged 60 to 80 years who have completed their cancer treatments at least two years prior. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a virtual reality exercise group using the Nintendo Wii Fit or a traditional exercise group. The program consists of supervised sessions twice a week for nine weeks, with assessments conducted before and after the intervention to measure functionality, muscle strength, and quality of life.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are women aged 60 to 80 who have completed breast cancer treatment at least two years ago.
Not a fit: Patients with stage IV breast cancer or those with cognitive impairments may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve physical functionality and quality of life for elderly breast cancer survivors.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that virtual reality exercise can improve physical functionality in older adults, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Women between 60 and 80 years old. * Diagnosis of primary breast carcinoma. * Treated with at least two of the following treatments: surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, biological therapy. * Minimum of 2 years and a maximum of 10 years after finishing treatments (surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy). * Being able to walk at least 4 meters independently or with a cane as assistive technology Exclusion Criteria: * Stage IV breast cancer. * Previous cancer treatment for any type of cancer other than breast cancer (chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or endocrine therapy). * Cognitive impairment measured by the abbreviated Mini-Mental State Examination with a score \< 13 points. * Medical contraindication to perform physical exercise. * Self-reported of physical activity equivalent to the recent American College of Sports Medicine Exercise Guidelines for Cancer Patients and Survivors (150 min/week of moderate aerobic exercise and strength exercise twice a week). * Body mass index \< 18.5 kg/m2 or \> 40 kg/m2.
Where this trial is running
Santiago, Puente Alto
- Complejo Asistencial Dr. Sótero del Río — Santiago, Puente Alto, Chile (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Karol Ramírez-Parada, PT — Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile
- Study coordinator: Karol Ramírez-Parada, PT
- Email: kramirezp@uc.cl
- Phone: 22 3541168
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.