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Evaluation of the Interest of a Postural and Functional Analysis for the Follow-up of the Adapted Motor Activity of Patients Treated for Breast Cancer

This study aims to find out if a guided exercise programme is helpful and well-received by women in the UK who have recently had surgery for breast cancer. Over 15 months, researchers will watch how these activities affect participants' posture and overall physical function. The main goal is to understand if this type of adapted exercise is a good way to help patients recover and improve their well-being after treatment. It focuses on women who are new to physical activity after their operation and will check in with them regularly to see how they are getting on.

At a glance

Status

Recruiting

Phase

Sponsor

GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche

Enrolment target

Start

01 Feb 2023

Estimated completion

01 Jun 2026

Breast Cancer

What is this study about?

Imagine you've just had surgery for breast cancer. You might wonder what exercises are safe and helpful to do afterwards. This research study wants to see if a special programme of adapted physical activity (like gentle exercises or movements tailored to you) can really make a difference to how you feel and move.

The study will look at women in the UK who have recently had breast cancer surgery. It wants to check if these adapted activities are acceptable and useful for them. Researchers will carefully watch how your body's posture (how you stand and hold yourself) and your general physical abilities change over time. This helps them understand whether these exercises are a good way to support recovery.

The idea is to improve how doctors follow up with patients after breast cancer treatment. If this study shows that adapted exercise is a good way to help, it could mean more women get access to these types of programmes in the future to help them feel better and stronger.

Key takeaways

Focuses on adapted exercise after breast cancer surgery.
Aims to improve recovery and physical well-being.
Involves 15 months of follow-up with four appointments.
Could help design better support programmes for future patients.
No new medications are involved in this study.

Who may be eligible?

This study is looking for adult women who have recently had surgery for breast cancer. Important things are that your cancer hasn't spread to other parts of your body, and you're planning to have or are already having treatments like radiotherapy or chemotherapy after your surgery.

To join, you need to be able to give your clear agreement to take part. Also, you must be able to do some physical activity; if a doctor has told you not to exercise, then this study might not be suitable for you.

There are also some reasons you wouldn't be able to join. For example, if you have a condition that makes it hard to understand or follow instructions, or if you're already in another study looking at adapted physical activity. This study is specifically for people who are part of the French social security system, and also excludes individuals under legal protection.

Could this study suit you?

Answer these quick questions to see if you may be eligible. This is a guide only — the research team makes the final call.

Are you an adult woman?
Have you recently had breast cancer surgery (non-metastatic)?
Are you able to do some physical activity?
Are you receiving or planning to receive radiotherapy or chemotherapy after surgery?
Are you not in another study about adapted physical activity?

Answer every question to see your result.

What does participation involve?

If you decide to take part, you'll be involved in the study for a total of 15 months. During this time, you'll have four appointments with the study doctor or nurse. These appointments will happen when you first join (before you start any cancer treatment or exercises), and then again at 3 months, 9 months, and 15 months into the programme.

At each visit, the doctor or a trained staff member will ask you some questions and do some assessments. They will record this information in a secure electronic system. The study doesn't involve new medicines, but it focuses on how adapted physical activities affect your recovery. Doctors will be looking for participants over a 24-month period, and the entire study will finish once the last person has completed their 15-month follow-up, making the total study length about 39 months.

Potential risks and benefits

Taking part in this study may offer some benefits, such as access to an adapted exercise programme that could help with your physical recovery and well-being after breast cancer surgery. You might also contribute to important research that could help other women in the future. As with any exercise, there's a small chance of minor risks like muscle soreness or fatigue, but the activities will be adapted to your abilities to keep you safe. You are free to withdraw from the study at any time without giving a reason, and this decision will not affect your usual medical care.

Locations (1)

Clairval Hospital Center
Verified postcode
Marseille, France· Recruiting

Common questions

What is 'adapted motor activity'?

It means exercises or physical activities that are specially chosen and adjusted to suit your individual needs and abilities, especially after surgery or treatment.

How long will I be in the study?

You will be followed for 15 months from when you start the programme.

Will I have to take new medicines?

No, this study is about physical activity, not about new medications.

Will this study affect my regular cancer treatment?

No, this study is designed to fit alongside and support your ongoing cancer treatment, not change it.

Can men join this study?

No, this particular study is specifically looking for women.

How to find out more

Cyril FOA, MD

foacyril@club-internet.fr 04 91 17 14 83 Official trial record

Always speak to your GP or specialist before deciding to take part in a study.