Many cancer survivors experience treatment-related impairments in mental abilities such as memory, attention, and concentration (known as cognition). Research indicates that physical activity can improve cognition in healthy adults; however, little is known about whether physical activity can improve cognition among cancer survivors. This study will test whether a physical activity intervention results in improvements in cognition among breast cancer survivors, which may lead to interventions to improve cognition.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Enrollment
87
Moores UCSD Cancer Center
La Jolla, California, United States
National Institutes of Health Toolbox - Cognition Domain- Oral Symbol Digit Test
Change in score on the NIH Toolbox Oral Symbol Digit test, an objective measure of processing speed, from baseline to 12 weeks. The Oral Symbol Digit test provides a raw score (possible range is 0-144). A higher score indicates better processing speed.
Time frame: Baseline to 12 weeks
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