Effect of Exercise Training in Autonomic Modulation in Breast Cancer Patients

Federal University of Maranhao18 enrolled

Overview

The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of exercise training in the autonomic nervous system activity in breast cancer patients, who underwent doxorubicin medication.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Breast Neoplasms Autonomic Nervous System Diseases

Interventions

Combined Exercise TrainingOTHER

This intervention consisted in 4 weeks of strength, flexibility and aerobic exercises made at the hospital and at home.

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 30 YearsMax age: 59 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Breast cancer patients at stages 1, 2 and 3; * Sedentary; * Currently at treatment; * 4-6 months after surgery Exclusion Criteria: * Musculoskeletal injuries or disorders; * Mental illnesses * Stage 4 (Metastasis) * Enrolled in other exercise program

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Reduction in Low Frequency Heart rate variability component (LF)

This reduction is positive, indicating a reduction in sympathetic activity and thus the cardiovascular risk

Time frame: 4 weeks

Increase in High Frequency heart rate variability component (HF)

Means a increase in parasympathetic activity, which is correlated to reduction in cardiovascular risk

Time frame: 4 weeks

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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