The Effects of Cross Training on Fatigue and Pain Levels in Breast Cancer Survivors

Trial Information

The Effects of Cross Training on Fatigue and Pain Levels in Breast Cancer Survivors

OBJECTIVES:

- Determine whether a moderate-intensity exercise program comprising cardiorespiratory
and resistance training of the legs, back, abdominal, trunk, and arm musculature vs a
control group attenuates fatigue and pain in breast cancer survivors.

- Determine whether this exercise program will significantly improve the quality of life
of these patients.

- Determine whether this exercise program can significantly reduce the number of days of
absenteeism from work in these patients.

- Determine whether this exercise program can significantly attenuate mood disturbances
in these patients.

OUTLINE: This is a randomized, controlled, pilot study. Patients are randomized to 1 of 2
treatment arms.

- Arm I (exercise program): Patients participate in an exercise program comprising
cardiorespiratory (walking on a treadmill) and resistance training for 1 hour, 3 times
weekly for 12 weeks.

- Arm II (control): Patients undergo no intervention. In both arms, patients complete
questionnaires regarding general health, mood, work attendance, and physical activity
before the start of study treatment and then every 3 weeks for 12 weeks. Patients also
complete a 7-day physical activity diary and sleep diary every 3 weeks.

PROJECTED ACCRUAL: A total of 54 patients will be accrued for this study.