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Physical Activity Education and Quality of Life Study in Breast Cancer Chemotherapy Patients
Sponsor: International Hellenic University
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate how a nurse-led physical activity education program affects quality of life, fatigue, anxiety, depression, stress, and physical activity in women with breast cancer during chemotherapy. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does quality of life, fatigue, stress, anxiety, depression, and physical activity change over time for patients who do not receive the educational program? Does quality of life, fatigue, anxiety, depression, and physical activity change over time for patients who do receive the physical activity education program? Is there a difference between the groups in the percentage of change from the start of chemotherapy to the middle and the end? Is there a difference between the groups in the adjusted absolute changes from the start of chemotherapy to the middle and the end?
Official title: A Randomized Study of the Quality of Life of Women With Breast Cancer Undergoing Chemotherapy Following a Nurse-Led Educational Intervention to Enhance Physical Activity
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
115
Start Date
2024-07-02
Completion Date
2026-10
Last Updated
2026-10-08
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Nurse-Led Educational Intervention
The educational intervention is designed to help women with breast cancer stay physically active while going through chemotherapy by combining practical learning with personal skill-building. Rather than just giving instructions, the program works by sharing clear scientific knowledge and helping patients shift their mindset through cognitive reframing. To make the process manageable, the training focuses on building self-efficacy step-by-step through "small wins" and teaching participants how to track their own progress. It also provides guidance on managing expectations and emotions so patients can protect themselves from feelings of failure and guilt if they miss a goal. Ultimately, the approach centers on strengthening self-care and developing everyday habits that make physical activity feel achievable during treatment.
Locations (1)
International Hellenic University
Thermi, Greece