Feasibility and Health Benefits of an Individualized Physical Activity Intervention in Women With Metastatic Breast Cancer: Intervention Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is limited knowledge regarding the potential benefits of physical activity in patients with metastatic breast cancer.

Objective

The Advanced stage Breast cancer and Lifestyle Exercise (ABLE) Trial aimed to assess the feasibility of a physical activity intervention in women with metastatic breast cancer and to explore the effects of physical activity on functional, psychological, and clinical parameters.

Methods

The ABLE Trial was a single-arm, 6-month intervention study with a home-based, unsupervised, and personalized walking program using an activity tracker. At baseline and 6 months, we assessed anthropometrics, functional fitness, physical activity level, sedentary behavior, quality of life, fatigue, and tumor progression. Paired proportions were

SUBMITTER: Delrieu L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7013652 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature