Exercise for heart health in breast cancer survivors
Part of Cancer, Heart & circulation, Injuries & trauma, Skin clinical trials.
This study tests if a 12-week exercise program improves heart health in women over 60 who have finished treatment for early-stage breast cancer. You will be placed in either an aerobic exercise group or a stretching group to see which helps your heart more.
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Who can take part
- You are 60 years old or older
- You were diagnosed with early-stage (I to III) breast cancer
- You finished chemotherapy or trastuzumab (Herceptin) at least 1 year ago
- You do not have any heart disease, stroke, or COPD
- You are not already exercising for 30+ minutes on 4+ days a week
- You are willing to be randomly assigned to either exercise or stretching
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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