The Effects of Low to Moderate Intensity Aerobic Exercise on Fatigue in Breast Cancer Patients Following Clinical Treatment
Abstract
This study will test the effect of low-moderate intensity exercise on fatigue and physical functioning in women who have completed treatment for breast cancer. Sample: Subjects are 10-40 women, ages 20-80. Methods: Participants are randomly assigned to an exercise or control group. The exercise group participates in an exercise program 3 times a week for 10 weeks, Physical functioning is measured by aerobic capacity. Both groups record their weekly level of fatigue using a Linear Analogue Self-Assessment Scale (LASA) and the Schwartz Cancer Fatigue Scale (SCFS). Data Analysis: Aerobic capacity data is analyzed with the paired t-test. A repeated measures ANOVA will be used to analyze the fatigue data. An alpha level of <0.05 will be considered statistically significant. Preliminary Results: Aerobic capacity increased significantly (37%) in the exercise group while the control group remained the same. Fatigue reported with the LASA scale decreased in the exercise group and increased in the control group but the differences were not statistically significant (p = .387). Fatigue reported with the Schwartz scale decreased in the exercise group and increased in the control group. This change was statistically significant between the groups (p = .0004) but not statistically significant within the groups (p = .446).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 2004
- Accession Number
- ADA430231
Entities
People
- Katherine L. Kemble
Organizations
- University of Washington