Breast Cancer Resiliency Through Exercise Program (B-REP): Pilot Study
University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center
Summary
The study will use a cross-sectional study design with a follow-up 2-arm randomized controlled trial with that has assessments at baseline, post-intervention (i.e., Week 12), and 3-months post-intervention (i.e., Week 24). The 2 arms are the 12-week intervention and waitlist control among 30 Black breast cancer survivors
Description
14AUG2025- The sample size was updated, and the questionnaire was split into 2 questionnaires, as a planned solution in response to a low accrual 28OCT2025- Amendment was processed to update design and intervention items. The exercise threshold was changed from a 1-repeition maximum (1RM) to a 5-repeptition maximum (5RM). Since the intervention includes functional exercises, so we elected to use a functional strength (5RM) outcome rather than a maximal strength outcome (1RM) to better align with the intervention. The control condition was changed to a waitlist design. A waitlist control is mo…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- Female
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: Women will be eligible if they meet the following criteria: * self-identify as Black or African American or Afro-Latina/e; * are ≥18 years old; * have a confirmed diagnosis of breast cancer, Stage I to IIIA; * have completed primary active treatment (i.e., surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation) within 5 years prior to study start where concomitant hormonal therapy is acceptable; * are not meeting current cancer-specific resistance exercise guidelines of ≥ 2 times per week; and * are able to speak and understand English. Exclusion Criteria: * metastatic disease; * medical…
Interventions
- OtherIndividualized exercise program
guided exercise program for 12 weeks
- OtherControl Arm
Control Arm Waiting List for 24 weeks, then offered a guided exercise program for 12 weeks
Location
- University of MichiganAnn Arbor, Michigan