Key result
Home-based adapted physical activity improved cardiorespiratory fitness in breast cancer patients, with no significant difference in VO2peak at 12 months regardless of program timing.
Why the study?
Physical activity is recommended in breast cancer care, but optimal modalities and timing regarding treatment remain unclear.
Does the timing of home-based adapted physical activity (during vs after chemotherapy) improve cardiorespiratory fitness in patients with breast cancer?
Population
94 patients with breast cancer
Comparison
6 months APA during adjuvant care vs 6 months after adjuvant care vs 12 months during and after care
Design
3-arm randomized controlled trial
Follow-up
12 months
Authors
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Home-based activity boosts fitness in breast cancer patients regardless of timing; reinforces exercise integration during and after chemotherapy.
RCT (n=94)
3-arm
Does the timing of home-based adapted physical activity (during vs after chemotherapy) improve cardiorespiratory fitness in patients with breast cancer?
Home-based adapted physical activity improves cardiorespiratory fitness in breast cancer patients, with no significant difference in 12-month outcomes based on whether the program is initiated during or after chemotherapy.
Vincent et al. (2020) conducted an RCT in Breast cancer (n=94). Home-based adapted physical activity (APA) vs. Different timings of APA (during, after, or both) was evaluated on Peak oxygen consumption (VO2peak) at 12 months. Home-based adapted physical activity improved cardiorespiratory fitness in breast cancer patients, with no significant difference in VO2peak at 12 months regardless of program timing.
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