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Exercise Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Fatigue in Female Cancer Patients in Singapore
Sponsor: National Cancer Centre, Singapore
Summary
The purpose of this research study is to investigate the acceptability, feasibility, and effectiveness of exercise therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in improving fatigue levels and breast cancer treatment adherence in breast cancer patients.
Official title: Pilot Study of Exercise Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Fatigue in Female Cancer Patients in Singapore
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
21 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
100
Start Date
2025-07-14
Completion Date
2027-06-30
Last Updated
2026-01-20
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Graded Exercise Therapy Arm (GET)
Consists of a self-supervised individualized exercise prescription by the rehabilitation professional consisting of aerobic (e.g. brisk walking / cycling) and resistance training exercises, customized by patient preference.
Experimental: Exercise Therapy (GET) plus Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Consists of four major components adapted from previous studies,13,15,16 and delivered by qualified and trained study psychologists. First, the ABCD model of cognitive behavioural therapy (A: activating events, B: beliefs, C: consequences, D: Dispute) will be taught and applied to identify negative, unhelpful beliefs and the emotional, behavioural and physical consequences of those beliefs. Second, patients were taught behavioural strategies to manage fatigue (e.g. sleep hygiene, activity scheduling). Lastly, participants will be guided to reformulate dysfunctional cognitions regarding fatigue, improve coping strategies in relation to significant others (e.g. family, friends) and set goals.
Locations (4)
National Cancer Centre, Singapore (NCCS)
Singapore, Singapore
Singapore General Hospital
Singapore, Singapore
NCCS Satellite Clinic @ Changi General Hospital
Singapore, Singapore
NCCS Satellite Clinic @ Sengkang General Hospital
Singapore, Singapore