Optimizing Body Composition & Health After Breast Cancer

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Breast Neoplasm, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal

In brief

The purpose of this study is to conduct a 12-month randomized controlled trial comparing the effects of strength training exercise to stretching and relaxation exercise (control) on body composition (bone, muscle and fat mass), energy balance, bone turnover, and physical function (strength, power, gait, balance and self-report physical function and symptoms) in women who experienced premature menopause from chemotherapy for breast cancer.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00659906

Run by

OHSU Knight Cancer Institute

People needed

71

Starts

2006-01-01

Expected to finish

2009-01-01

Last updated by the study team

2015-05-28

Who can join

Age: any. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Diagnosed breast cancer stage I-IIIa
• Completion of a chemotherapy regimen within the previous 5 years
• Premenopausal status (9-12 menstrual cycles/year) at the initiation of chemotherapy
• Complete absence of menstrual cycles for at least 6 months and within one year after starting chemotherapy OR confirmed menopause by blood tests conducted in the last 12 months prior to enrollment.

You may not qualify if…

• Presence of any known metastases
• Clinically defined osteoporosis
• Current or previous use of medications known to affect bone metabolism
• Current regular participation (>2x/wk for at least 30 min/session) in planned impact activities (i.e., volleyball, basketball), or resistance training
• A medical condition, disorder, or medication that contraindicates participation in moderate intensity impact or resistance exercise

Where it is running

• OHSU School of Nursing — Portland, Oregon, United States

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