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Trial reportCancer research and treatment2025

Kinect-Based Mixed Reality Exercise Program Improves Physical Function and Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Survivors: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Byunggul Lim, Xinxing Li, Yunho Sung, Parivash Jamrasi, SoYoung Ahn, Hyejung Shin, Wook Song

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Trial report in Cancer research and treatment, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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Byunggul LimHealth and Exercise Science Laboratory, Department of Physical Education, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea.
Xinxing LiHealth and Exercise Science Laboratory, Department of Physical Education, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea.
Yunho SungHealth and Exercise Science Laboratory, Department of Physical Education, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea.
Parivash JamrasiHealth and Exercise Science Laboratory, Department of Physical Education, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea.
SoYoung AhnHealth and Exercise Science Laboratory, Department of Physical Education, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea.
Hyejung ShinHealth and Exercise Science Laboratory, Department of Physical Education, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea.
Wook SongHealth and Exercise Science Laboratory, Department of Physical Education, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea.

Funding

Korean Cancer Society
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeExercise is an effective non-pharmacological approach for alleviating treatment-related adverse effects and enhancing physical fitness in breast cancer survivors. A Kinect-based mixed reality device (KMR), with real-time feedback and user data collection, is an innovative exercise intervention for breast cancer survivors. This study aimed to investigate the effect of KMR exercise program on quality of life (QOL) and physical function in breast cancer survivors. MATERIALS AND

methodsSeventy-seven participants were randomly assigned to either the KMR exercise group or home stretching group with an 8-week intervention. Physical function (shoulder range of motion, body composition, aerobic capacity, and hand grip strength) was evaluated before and after the intervention period. Participants completed questionnaires such as the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH), Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Breast, and International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) to assess upper extremity disabilities, QOL, and physical activity levels.

resultsSignificant group-by-time interaction was found for flexion of the operated arm (154.3±12.5 to 165.8±11.2), and the non-operated arm (158.2±13.8 to 166.5±12.2), abduction of the non-operated arm (154.8±31.6 to 161.1±28.1), and adduction of the operated arm (46.5±9.1 to 52.6±7.2). Significant improvements were also observed in DASH (46.8±9.1 to 40.8±9.3) and IPAQ (1,136.3±612.8 to 1,287±664.1).

conclusionThe KMR exercise program effectively improved the physical function, alleviated edema, reduced upper extremity disability, and enhanced the QOL in breast cancer survivors. Coupled with significant group-by-time interactions for various outcomes, the results emphasize the potential benefits of incorporating the KMR exercise program to improve the QOL in breast cancer survivors.

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Breast NeoplasmsCancer SurvivorsExercise TherapyQuality of LifeAdultAgedExerciseFemaleHumansMiddle AgedRange of Motion, ArticularSurveys and QuestionnairesBreast neoplasmsExerciseKinect-basedPhysical function

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