๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-07-16

TeleHealth Resistance Exercise Intervention to Preserve Dose Intensity and Vitality in Elder Breast Cancer Patients (NCT05535192)

TeleHealth Resistance Exercise Intervention to Preserve Dose Intensity and Vitality in Elder Breast Cancer Patients (THRIVE-65)

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This research is being done to assess whether an exercise intervention with protein intake support vs a health education and support program will make it easier for women age 65 or older who are receiving chemotherapy for breast cancer to receive all of their planned chemotherapy according to schedule and at the planned dose.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Dana Farber Cancer Institute โ€” Boston, Massachusetts

Age range: 65 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • THRIVE (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Health Education Support Program (BEHAVIORAL)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (4 Sites)

  • Dana Farber Cancer Institute โ€” Boston, Massachusetts
  • Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland โ€” Cleveland, Ohio
  • University of Pittsburgh โ€” Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Mount Nittany Medical Center โ€” State College, Pennsylvania

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (412) 623-6216

Email: schmitzk@upmc.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—