NCT06960720

Lifting More Than Weights: Resistance Exercise Program Across Socioeconomic Groups for Cancer-Related Fatigue Management

Lifting More Than Weights: Feasibility of Implementing a Resistance Exercise Program Across Socioeconomic Groups for Cancer-Related Fatigue Management

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 60 (estimated)
• Sponsor: West Virginia University · Academic / Other
• Sex: Female
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The long-term goal of this project is to improve the implementation of tailored resistance exercise interventions for Appalachian breast cancer survivors. To achieve this goal, the primary objective is to enhance the understanding of how biological, psychological, and social factors interact to influence readiness for behavior change around resistance exercise in this unique population. The primary aim is to evaluate the feasibility of delivering the Strength After Breast Cancer (SABC) program, focusing on how socioeconomic status (SES) and allostatic load (AL) scores influence adherence and dropout rates. The Investigators will also further examine how self-efficacy, outcome expectations, and social support influence behavior change related to resistance exercise participation. The central hypothesis is that participants with lower SES will report geographic or financial constraints, receive reduced support from family or peers, have low confidence in their ability to exercise, and demonstrate lower adherence rates. Participants will: * Use a clear, step-by-step guide for safe, progressive strength training using a resistance exercise program tailored specifically for breast cancer survivors for a duration of 3 months * Keep an exercise log and complete questionnaires

Conditions

• Breast Cancer
• Fatigue

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Resistance Exercises	Twice-weekly resistance exercises completed in 45 minutes using resistance bands and a physical therapy workout plan.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-10-13
• Primary completion: 2026-12-01
• Completion: 2027-08-01
• First posted: 2025-05-07
• Last updated: 2025-10-31

Locations

1 site across 1 country: United States