Assessing the Impact of a 12-week Dance Intervention on Quality of Life, Post-surgical Pain, Fatigue, and Body Image in Breast Cancer Survivors
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Summary
The purpose of this study is to examine how a 12-week, virtual dance program may improve pain and quality of life in participants with persistent post-surgical pain, or PPSP, following mastectomy or lumpectomy.
Description
This is a single-arm, Phase 1 study is to assess how a 12-week, virtual dance program may improve persistent post-surgical pain (PPSP) and other participant-reported outcomes of quality of life, fatigue, and body image for breast cancer survivors following mastectomy or lumpectomy. The study procedures including screening for eligibility and surveys. Participation in this research study is expected to last up to 16 weeks. It is expected that about 30 people will take part in this research study.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- Female
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * History of Stage 0-III invasive breast cancer * Having undergone lumpectomy or mastectomy * Moderate to severe persistent post-surgical pain, as defined by pain scores ≥3 on a numerical rating scale (NRS) of 0-10 (10 being the most severe pain) at least 3 months after completion of surgery, chemotherapy, and/or radiation * Pain scores of 3-4 are categorized as moderate pain; scores of 5-10 are categorized as severe pain26 * Age ≥ 18 years * Able to read and understand English (to complete required questionnaires and participate in classes) * Ability to provide informed c…
Interventions
- BehavioralDance Program
A 12-week, virtual dance program consisting of seated and standing choreography and contemporary style elements will be taught by a certified dance instructor. Sessions will be conducted by the HIPAA-compliant, video-conferencing platform, Zoom.
Location
- Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteBoston, Massachusetts