Dance Study for Post-surgical Pain in Breast Cancer Survivors
Running, not enrolling · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Breast Cancer, Survivorship, Pain, Postoperative
In brief
The purpose of this study is to examine how a 12-week, virtual dance program may improve pain and quality of life in participants with persistent post-surgical pain, or PPSP, following mastectomy or lumpectomy.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT06758102
- Run by
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
- People needed
- 28
- Starts
- 2025-01-22
- Expected to finish
- 2026-10-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-07-17
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- History of Stage 0-III invasive breast cancer
- Having undergone lumpectomy or mastectomy
- Moderate to severe persistent post-surgical pain, as defined by pain scores ≥3 on a numerical rating scale (NRS) of 0-10 (10 being the most severe pain) at least 3 months after completion of surgery, chemotherapy, and/or radiation
- Pain scores of 3-4 are categorized as moderate pain; scores of 5-10 are categorized as severe pain26
- Age ≥ 18 years
- Able to read and understand English (to complete required questionnaires and participate in classes)
- Ability to provide informed consent
- Ability to perform seated exercises
You may not qualify if…
- Unstable cardiovascular disease in the last 6 months
- Psychiatric disorders or conditions that would preclude participation in the study intervention (e.g. untreated major depression or psychosis, untreated substance use disorder, severe personality disorder)
- Metastatic breast or other concurrent cancer
- Pregnant
- Recent history of attending regular dance or similar classes (e.g. yoga or tai chi classes i.e. 20 or more classes in the past 6 months)
- Planned surgery anticipated during the intervention period
- History of a chronic medical condition that has the potential to significantly impact upper extremity function (e.g. stroke, Parkinson's disease, Multiple Sclerosis)
- Currently enrolled in a physical therapy course
- Presence of medical conditions or medications that would prohibit participation in an exercise program
Where it is running
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute — Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Full record on ClinicalTrials.gov
Trial information comes from ClinicalTrials.gov and is refreshed daily. TrialsForMe does not provide medical care and does not run the studies it lists.