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Exercise During Chemotherapy in Older Women With Stage I-III Breast Cancer
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Summary
This clinical trial evaluates the feasibility of exercise during chemotherapy in older women with stage I-III breast cancer. Previous studies have reported that exercise may reduce the chemotherapy-toxicity risk. This trial may help researchers learn if engaging in a physical activity program is feasible in patients receiving chemotherapy for breast cancer.
Official title: The EXCitE Study: Exercise During Chemotherapy in Older Women With Early-Stage Breast Cancer
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
65 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
30
Start Date
2020-12-03
Completion Date
2026-12-31
Last Updated
2026-03-05
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Discussion
Participate in coaching sessions
Exercise Intervention
Perform walking exercise
Exercise Intervention
Perform strength exercises
Informational Intervention
Receive WWE workbook and Growing Stronger Strength Training Program instruction manual
Informational Intervention
Maintain exercise log
Medical Device Usage and Evaluation
Wear fitness tracker
Quality-of-Life Assessment
Complete questionnaires
Questionnaire Administration
Complete questionnaires
Locations (1)
M D Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, United States