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Exercise Behavior Change

Laura Q Rogers, M.D., M.P.H.

It is important to confirm health benefits experienced by breast cancer survivors after participation in a physical activity behavior change intervention. One such potential benefit is a reduction in harmful inflammation that might lead to increased symptoms or cancer risk. Because little is known about how physical activity behavior change interventions influence inflammation in breast cancer survivors, the investigators study will measure inflammation with blood markers known as cytokines among breast cancer survivors before and after a physical activity intervention. Such information has the potential to lead to improved physical functioning, reduction in bothersome symptoms (e.g., fatigue), and reduced cancer risk in breast cancer survivors.

Changes in Cancer-related Cytokines After Participation in a Physical Activity Behavior Change Intervention (CICK Study)

University of Alabama at Birmingham

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attend 12 supervised exercise sessions, attend 6 group sessions with psychologist, attend 3 counseling sessions with exercise specialist

Laura Q. Rogers, MD, MPH

"Translation" of the current "basic science" information related to physical activity into patient intervention programs is needed. This translation is critical to providing benefit to the maximum number of patients. Little is known about the determinants of physical activity among breast cancer patients undergoing hormonal therapy and few studies have attempted to evaluate an exercise behavior change program aimed to improve exercise adherence among such patients. The proposed project will evaluate use of an innovative behavioral and psychosocial intervention to increase physical activity among breast cancer patients.

An Exercise Intervention for Breast Cancer Patients: Feasibility and Effectiveness (BEAT Cancer Trial; Pilot Study)

An Exercise Intervention for Breast Cancer Patients: Feasibility and Effectiveness (BEAT Cancer Trial)

Study title	NCT ID	Conditions	Interventions	Eligibility	Organization	Link
Changes in Cancer-related Cytokines After Participation in a Physical Activity Behavior Change Intervention (CICK Study)	NCT00640666	Breast Cancer	Exercise Behavi...	18 Years - 70 Years	University of Alabama at Birmingham
An Exercise Intervention for Breast Cancer Patients: Feasibility and Effectiveness (BEAT Cancer Trial; Pilot Study)	NCT00721565	Breast Cancer	Exercise Behavi...	18 Years - 70 Years	University of Alabama at Birmingham

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