Efficacy of a supervised exercise program on pain, physical function, and quality of life in breast cancer survivors: protocol for a randomized clinical trial. (Preprint)

BACKGROUND Breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer in women worldwide. Treatments for this disease can cause various side effects, such as pain, fatigue, loss of muscle mass and decreased quality of life. Physical exercise has proven to be an effective tool to reduce these side effects and improve the quality of life of breast cancer patients. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this project is to develop a randomized clinical trial to determine the efficacy of a supervised exercise program on pain, physical function and quality of life in female breast cancer survivors. METHODS A randomized, double-blind, clinical trial will be conducted with 325 participants. The intervention group will receive a supervised exercise program for 12 weeks, while the control group will receive no intervention. Participants' pain, physical function and quality of life will be assessed at baseline, post-intervention and 12 weeks post-intervention. RESULTS The results of the study are not yet available CONCLUSIONS Physical exercise is a promising tool for improving quality of life in female breast cancer survivors. Further research is needed to confirm the efficacy of physical exercise for this population. CLINICALTRIAL IO/02072024