Aerobic dance for breast cancer cognitive decline during chemo
Part of Cancer, Mental health, Skin clinical trials.
This study tests whether an aerobic dance program can help women with breast cancer who are having memory or thinking problems during chemotherapy. If you're starting EC chemo and notice some cognitive decline, this program may help protect your brain health.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have been newly diagnosed with stage I to IIIa breast cancer that was surgically removed.
- You are scheduled to receive chemotherapy with Epirubicin and Cyclophosphamide (the EC regimen).
- You have noticed some decline in your thinking or memory (cognitive problems).
- You do not regularly exercise (no more than moderate exercise 30 minutes a day, 3 days a week, for the last 3 months).
- You do not have any movement problems, Alzheimer's disease, or vascular dementia.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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