Personalized Exercise Program for Survivors of Breast Cancer, STEPS-BC Trial (NCT07474090)
Supportive Tailored Exercise Program for Survivors of Breast Cancer (STEPS-BC)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This clinical trial studies whether a healthy living intervention (HLI), with or without a physical activity intervention (PAI), helps maintain the ability to exercise, heart health, and quality of life in breast cancer patients who are scheduled to receive chemotherapy treatment. Early detection and enhanced therapies for breast cancer have improved 5-year cancer-related survival rates. Unfortunately, many breast cancer survivors are at high risk for long-term exercise intolerance, decreased heart health, and lower quality of life following chemotherapy. Currently, there are no effective therapies to help patients maintain these areas throughout chemotherapy. The HLI in this study includes virtual health education classes, which provide useful information on topics like proper nutrition, managing stress, and sleep practices. This may help patients understand the importance of living a healthy lifestyle during chemotherapy. The PAI in this study consists of virtual exercise sessions personalized to the needs of the patient, which may make it easier for patients to stay active during chemotherapy. HLI with PAI may be a more effective way to help maintain ability to exercise, heart health, and quality of life in breast cancer patients who are scheduled to receive chemotherapy treatment.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Wake Forest NCORP RB — Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Age range: 18 Years to 85 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Exercise Intervention (OTHER)
- Educational Intervention (OTHER)
- Supportive Care (OTHER)
- Biospecimen Collection (PROCEDURE)
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (PROCEDURE)
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (PROCEDURE)
- Questionnaire Administration (OTHER)
- Accelerometry (PROCEDURE)
- Electronic Health Record Review (OTHER)
- Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (OTHER)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)
- Wake Forest NCORP RB — Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Wake Forest NCORP Research Base — Winston-Salem, North Carolina
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (336) 716-0891
Email: NCORP@wfusm.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 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 § 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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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.