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A Physical Activity Intervention to Reduce Functional Health Disparities Among Older Breast Cancer Survivors
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Aerobic Training - Fixed Schedule, Resistance Training - Fixed Schedule, and 5 other interventions for Breast Cancer and Physical Activity. Completed, enrolled 218 participants across 3 sites.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this research study is to determine whether a physical activity (exercise) program in the community will improve the functional and overall health status of older women with a history of breast cancer. The physical activity or exercise program is designed for all older breast cancer survivors, and in particular for African-Americans and women of lower socio-economic status, who are the least likely to engage in physical activity.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Supervised aerobic training for 40 minutes 3x/week for 20 weeks
Supervised resistance training for 20 minutes 3x/week for 20 weeks
Unsupervised walking program 1-3 days/week for 52 weeks
Supervised aerobic training done on the participant's own schedule for 32 weeks
Supervised resistance training done on the participant's own schedule for 32 weeks
Support groups will be held for one hour 3x/week for 20 weeks. Topics will include, but are not limited, to long-term side effects of treatment, stress management, coping with fear and uncertainty, body image, sexuality, and spirituality.
Participants will attend 1-3 weekly group sessions of their choosing for 32 weeks.