Mindfulness and Self-compassion Focussed Walking — MSCW  

Breast Cancer Clinical Trial

Official title: Effects of Various Types of Physical Activity on Tumor-specific Symptoms of Fatigue in Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy and / or Radiotherapy

Status Recruiting

Clinical Trial Summary

This research study is evaluating the effects of two training programs (1. Walking, 2. Mindfulness and Self-compassion focussed Walking) on tumor-specific symptoms of fatigue in women with breast cancer undergoing chemo- and/or radiotherapy.

Clinical Trial Description

This randomized research study is evaluating the effects of two training programs (1. Walking, 2. Mindfulness and Self-compassion focussed Walking (MSCW)) on tumor-specific symptoms of fatigue in women with breast cancer undergoing chemo- and/or radiotherapy. The results of both groups are compared with each other and with those of a control group. The MSCW program combines endurance based physical activity in the form of medically controlled walking, as well as standardized, evidence-based mindfulness exercise elements in a training program. The participants of both active groups (Walking and MSCW) practice for 12 weeks, once a week for 60 minutes under the guidance of a trainer in a group and 2 additional times (60 minutes each) independently at home. The purpose of this study is to prevent a sharp decline in quality of life due to fatigue symptoms by participating in the MSCW training program. A total of 135 participants will be included in the study. All participants are followed for 1 year. ;

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Breast Cancer
• Breast Neoplasms
• Fatigue

• NCT number: NCT04193644
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Charite University, Berlin, Germany
• Contact: Yves L. Steininger, M.Sc. M.Sc.
• Phone: +491635820041
• Email: yves.steininger@charite.de
• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: August 8, 2019
• Completion date: December 31, 2022