A Tailored Physical Activity Program to Address Physical Inactivity Amongst Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients
This clinical trial evaluates the impact of a tailored physical activity program on physical activity in patients with breast cancer that has spread from where it first started to other places in the body (metastatic). It has been shown that decreased physical activity contributes to poor performance and quality of life. Evidence has also shown that exercise could improve physical fitness, physical functioning, quality of life, and cancer-related fatigue, however, there is concern that it may not be available to those with physical limitations. The proposed physical activity program offers a comprehensive and individualized assessment for each metastatic breast cancer patient and includes a high quality, tailored exercise home-based program designed by an advanced qualified cancer exercise specialist. A tailored physical activity program may improve physical activity in metastatic breast cancer patients.
• Female
• Aged 18 and older
• Able to read and speak English
• Diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer within 60 months of study enrollment
• Performance status Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) 0-2
• Insufficiently inactive defined as answer no to screening question On average, do you engage in at least 75 minutes a week of vigorous activity (like jogging) or at least 150 minutes a week of moderate activity (like a brisk walk)?
• Able to comprehend and sign a written informed consent (no cognitive decline)
• Willing to comply with all study procedures and be available for the duration of the study through at least week 2 of 2Unstoppable
• Medically cleared by co-investigator or principal investigator (PI) to engage in aerobic and resistance exercise intervention
• Access to a smart device and have an active wi-fi connection at home