Lifting More Than Weights: Resistance Exercise Program Across Socioeconomic Groups for Cancer-Related Fatigue Management

Part of paid clinical trials in Morgantown, West Virginia.

Sponsor
West Virginia University
Study ID
NCT06960720
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
FEMALE
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Resistance Exercises — OTHER
    Twice-weekly resistance exercises completed in 45 minutes using resistance bands and a physical therapy workout plan.

Study Details

The long-term goal of this project is to improve the implementation of tailored resistance exercise interventions for Appalachian breast cancer survivors. To achieve this goal, the primary objective is to enhance the understanding of how biological, psychological, and social factors interact to influence readiness for behavior change around resistance exercise in this unique population. The primary aim is to evaluate the feasibility of delivering the Strength After Breast Cancer (SABC) program, focusing on how socioeconomic status (SES) and allostatic load (AL) scores influence adherence and dropout rates. The Investigators will also further examine how self-efficacy, outcome expectations, and social support influence behavior change related to resistance exercise participation. The central hypothesis is that participants with lower SES will report geographic or financial constraints, receive reduced support from family or peers, have low confidence in their ability to exercise, and demonstrate lower adherence rates. Participants will: * Use a clear, step-by-step guide for safe, progressive strength training using a resistance exercise program tailored specifically for breast cancer survivors for a duration of 3 months * Keep an exercise log and complete questionnaires

Key Dates

Start date
Oct 13, 2025
Status verified
Oct 2025
Primary completion
Dec 31, 2026
Completion
Aug 31, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment
60 participants (estimated)
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Arms

  • Active Comparator: Strength After Breast Cancer (SABC) Lower SES
    Strength after Breast Cancer (SABC) is an evidence-based exercise program that improves body composition, body image, strength, and upper body using initial supervised sessions followed by unsupervised sessions with follow-up as needed.
  • Active Comparator: Strength After Breast Cancer (SABC) Higher SES
    Strength after Breast Cancer (SABC) is an evidence-based exercise program that improves body composition, body image, strength, and upper body using initial supervised sessions followed by unsupervised sessions with follow-up as needed.

Primary Outcome Measure

Dropout Rate - Lower SES [ Time Frame: 3 Months ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
West Virginia UniversityMorgantownWest Virginia26506
Tara Riddle
[email protected]
3049065228
Megan Clark, MD (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)

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