The purpose is to examine the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of the role of a personal trainer for non-metastatic breast cancer survivors to improve physical activity and well-being (in terms of quality of life).
After breast cancer treatment, many women are faced with effects of treatment such as changes in appearance, fatigue, and reduced quality of life as compared to the pre-disease state. An intervention to increase physical activity may be helpful to improve well-being and outcomes for women treated for breast cancer.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
68
Subjects will receive a personal exercise regimen based on their health history and individual capability.
University of Pittsburgh, Department of Medicine.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Study recruitment ability
Pilot study
Time frame: Baseline through ~ 6 months of follow-up.
Physical fitness
Measured by pedometer.
Time frame: Baseline through ~ 6 months of follow-up.
Change in Paffenberger Exercise habits questionnaire
This questionnaire asks about exercise habits.
Time frame: Baseline and ~ 6 months
Change in physical activity self-efficacy questionnaire
This questionnaire will measure a person's perceived competence to engage in an activity
Time frame: Baseline and ~ 6 months
Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - Endocrine Symptoms
This is a quality of life questionnaire
Time frame: Baseline and ~ 6 months
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