Spots Global Cancer Trial Database for Synergic Effects of Physical Activity and Probiotic on Gut Immune System and Quality of Life of Breast Cancer Survivors.

Study Description

Brief Summary: Physical exercise along with gut microbiota improvement -because of probiotic intake- can improve the quality of life and immune system in breast cancer survivors. This is achieved because exercise improves the muscle mass in cancer patients (often reduced by treatment and/or inactivity), together with the gut microbiota improvement, this stimulates the inmune system function, improving the quality of life of these patients.

Detailed Description: The aim of this study is to determine the effects of physical exercise together with the supplementation of a probiotic on gut microbiota balance, the gut immune system and quality of life (intended as functional and muscular capacity, physical qualities and emotional state) in breast cancer survivors . A randomized controlled pilot study has been designed in three parallel groups. Breast cancer survivors will be randomly assigned to each of the 3 groups: a) probiotic supplementation + supervised combined physical exercise (PEF), b) probiotic supplementation and habitual sedentary lifestyle (P), and c) control group will follow their usual lifestyle and will receive a placebo (C). The exercise intervention will last 12 weeks. It will include three weekly sessions of programmed physical exercise of \~ 60 min duration (combined training). The exercise program will be individualized and will follow the rules of the world reference institutions for aerobic training. Each session will be held in a qualified fitness center and it will be supervised and individualized for each subject by professional experts .The two supplemented groups will take 3 capsules (Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Lactobacillus paracasei, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium bifidum) a day (at night before bedtime) for 12 weeks. The variables gut microbiota, fecal levels of immunoglobulin A, cardiorespiratory capacity, anthropometry variables, lifestyle, muscular capacity, quality of life, anxiety, depression and stress levels will be analized at the beginning (baseline dose) and after 12 weeks of intervention.

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Eligibility

Minimum Age: 18 Years

Eligible Ages: ADULT, OLDER_ADULT

Sex: FEMALE

Healthy Volunteers: No

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