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ArticleBMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation2021

Connecting breast cancer survivors for exercise: protocol for a two-arm randomized controlled trial.

Jenna Smith-Turchyn, Michelle E McCowan, Erin O'Loughlin, Angela J Fong, Meghan H McDonough, Daniel Santa Mina, Kelly P Arbour-Nicitopoulos, Linda Trinh, Jennifer M Jones, Jackie L Bender and 4 more

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Article in BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT04771975 (Connecting Breast Cancer Survivors for Exercise), which is not on this map. Cited by 8 papers.

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8citing papers in PubMed
0.6field-weighted citation impact, top 28% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

NCT04771975 nacompletednot on this map

Connecting Breast Cancer Survivors for Exercise: A Randomized Controlled Trial Phase I and II

TypeinterventionalSponsorJenna SmithRan2021 to 2022Enrolled108ConditionsBreast Cancer, Breast NeoplasmsArmsExercise Counselling, Partner Matching, Resistance training sessions led by a QEP
3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

8 citing papers in PubMed, 9 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

14 authors at 6 institutions in 2 countries.

Jenna Smith-TurchynSchool of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, 1400 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8S 1C7, Canada. smithjf@mcmaster.ca.ORCID 0000-0002-5309-2856
Michelle E McCowanFaculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.
Erin O'LoughlinFaculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.
Angela J FongDepartment of Kinesiology and Health, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, USA.
Meghan H McDonoughFaculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada.
Daniel Santa MinaFaculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.
Kelly P Arbour-NicitopoulosFaculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.
Linda TrinhFaculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.
Jennifer M JonesPrincess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, Toronto, Canada.
Jackie L BenderPrincess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, Toronto, Canada.
S Nicole Culos-ReedFaculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada.
Jennifer R TomasoneSchool of Kinesiology and Health Studies, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada.
Madison F VaniFaculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.
Catherine M SabistonFaculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada. catherine.sabiston@utoronto.ca.
University of Toronto · CAUniversity Health Network · CAUniversity of Calgary · CAMcMaster University · CAQueen's University · CARutgers, The State University of New Jersey · US

Funding

canadian cancer society research institute 507491
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPeer-based exercise interventions that cultivate new opportunities for support with a fellow cancer survivor may result in increased exercise volume. It is not clear whether adding qualified exercise professional (QEP) support to peer-based interventions improves health outcomes. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to determine whether breast cancer survivor (BCS) dyads who receive 10 weekly sessions of virtually delivered QEP support have improved outcomes compared to BCS dyads who do not receive QEP support.

methodsParticipants Adult BCS with medical clearance for exercise, who have an internet-connected device, and currently engage in < 150 min of moderate-intensity exercise per week. Intervention BCS will be matched using evidence-based criteria. The intervention group will receive dyadic exercise information sessions and a program tailored by a QEP for 10 weeks (intervention period) and have access to the QEP for an additional 4 weeks (tapering period). The control will not receive any QEP support. Outcomes The primary outcome is post-intervention self-reported exercise volume. Secondary outcomes include device-assessed exercise volume (i.e., Fitbit), social support, and health-related quality of life. Randomization 108 participants, matched in dyads, will be randomized 1:1 to the MatchQEP or Match groups using a web-based scheme. Statistical analysis Outcomes will be measured at baseline, post-intervention, post-tapering, and at 12 weeks post-intervention follow-up. DISCUSSION: The findings from this RCT will determine if matched BCS dyads who receive 10 weeks of virtually delivered QEP support have higher levels of self-report and device-measured exercise, social support, and health related quality of life compared to matched dyads without QEP-delivered exercise guidance. To our knowledge this will be the first study to assess the combined effect of peer- and QEP support on exercise volume. Project findings will inform and optimize intervention methods aimed to increase exercise among BCS through accessible exercise supports.

trial registrationThe study is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov (study identifier: NCT04771975, protocol Version Number: 2, date: July 22, 2021).

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Breast cancerExercisePeer-based interventionsPhysical activitySocial support

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PMCPMC8515152
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