Trial reportIntegrative cancer therapies
A Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial About the Influence of Kyusho Jitsu Exercise on Self-efficacy, Fear, Depression, and Distress of Breast Cancer Patients within Follow-up Care.
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- Effects of Exercise on Depression and Anxiety in Breast Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.Cancer medicine · 2025Pooled it
- Exercise interventions for self-perceived body image, self-esteem and self-efficacy in women diagnosed with breast cancer: a systematic review with meta-analysis and meta-regressions.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2024Pooled it
- Rank-Based Psychological Characteristics in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Athletes: Mental Strength, Resilience, Grit, Self-Efficacy, Self-Control, Aggression, Life Satisfaction, and Mental Health.Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2025Article
- Non-Pharmacological Interventions for Managing the Symptoms of Depression in Women with Breast Cancer: A Literature Review of Clinical Trials.Diseases (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Effectiveness of OH card-based group mental health education in improving mood and behavior in breast cancer patients.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
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- The Effect of a Home-Based Tele-Exercise Training Program on the Quality of Life and Physical Performance in Breast Cancer Survivors.Sports (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
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Abstract
introductionBreast cancer survivors are faced with several psychological issues. We report the influence on self-efficacy by a holistic orientated training schedule based on the "Kyusho Jitsu" martial art and explore the effects on self-efficacy, distress, fear, and depression.
methodsBreast cancer survivors (N = 51) were randomly assigned to an intervention (n = 30) or control group (n = 21). The intervention group participated in a Kyusho Jitsu intervention twice a week over a period of 6 months, the control group received no intervention. Patients from both groups were measured at baseline, 3 and 6 months on level of self-efficacy (German General-Self-Efficacy Scale, SWE), stress (Perceived Stress Questionnaire, PSQ20), and fear and depression (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, HADS).
resultsAnalysis of the original data showed a significant difference between both groups regarding the subscale "joy" (
conclusionTo summarize, our pilot study showed that Kyusho Jitsu training is safe and feasible. Though, the intervention alone cannot be considered as being effective enough to help breast cancer survivors regarding relevant psychological issues, but might be an important supplement offer within follow-up care.
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