Spots Global Cancer Trial Database for Walking Meditation Exercise in Breast Cancer Patients

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Trial Identification

Brief Title: Walking Meditation Exercise in Breast Cancer Patients

Official Title: Effects of Walking Meditation on Vascular Function in Breast Cancer Patients Receiving Anthracyclines Chemotherapy

Study ID: NCT02676531

Conditions

Breast Cancer

Interventions

Exercise

Study Description

Brief Summary: This study is to evaluate the effects of Walking Meditation on vascular function in breast cancer patients receiving Anthracyclines chemotherapy

Detailed Description: Walking Meditation program will be based on aerobic walking exercise combined with Buddhist meditation. The subjects will perform walking while listening to the sound "Budd" and "Dha" and squeeze rubber balls according to the sound in order to practice mindfulness while walking. In phase 1 (week 1-6), Walking Meditation will be conducted at initial moderate intensity (41-50% heart rate reserve) 3 sets, 10 minutes per set and rest 3 minutes between set In phase 2 (week 7-12), the training intensity will be increased to ultimate moderate intensity (51-60% heart rate reserve) 3 sets, 15 minutes per set and rest 3 minutes between set. In both phases of the training, the frequency of Walking Meditation training is three times a week.