Clinical trial · Interventional
Dragonboat Activity for Breast Cancer
DRagonboat Activity for CAncer RecoverY and Self-efficacy
- Source
- ClinicalTrials.gov
- Retrieved
- Sep 8, 2026
- Layer
- normalized (units and labels harmonized; values unchanged)
- Run
- ING-CLINICALTRIALS-20260908-000001
Summary
Brief summary (as posted)
The goal of this study is to determine how a structured and supervised physical activity program linked to Dragon Boat practice can improve motivation to participate in physical activity sessions. It is also the purpose of this study to evaluate the improvement in body composition, body image perception and physical function. For this purpose, a group of women operated on for breast cancer was recruited and divided into two experimental groups: one group participated in a structured program of Dragon Boat while the other followed a home-based program of exercises independently in the home environment. Anthropometric measures (weight, height, BMI) and arm circumference, data on lifestyle and psychological well-being were evaluated by means of questionnaires. Tests were also performed to assess shoulder strength, aerobic capacity and mobility. The results of this study will (a) identify the strategies used that make Dragon Boat activity effective in ensuring quality participation in physical activity, (b) define the physiological effects of Dragon Boat activity on physical functionality and (c) correlating objective measures with subjective perceptions thanks to the integration of new body composition analysis techniques (regional BIA) and validated questionnaires on the perception of body image.
Conditions
Conditions (1)
Free-text conditions as registered, with the CancerIndex entity they were reconciled to and the match type.
| Condition (as posted) | Mapped entity | Match | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breast Cancer | Malignant Breast Neoplasm | CURATED_EXACT | 0.92 |
Interventions
Interventions (2)
| Intervention | Type | Mapped drug | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Boat | Behavioral | — | UNRESOLVED |
| Home-based Exercise | Behavioral | — | UNRESOLVED |
Design
Arms and outcomes
Arms (2)
- type
- EXPERIMENTAL
- label
- Dragon Boat
- description
- 12 weeks of training, defined by a precise progressive, structured and supervised program divided into 3 weekly sessions of one hour / one hour and a half preparatory to the Dragon Boat activity.
- interventionNames
- Behavioral: Dragon Boat
- type
- ACTIVE_COMPARATOR
- label
- Control
- description
- 12 weeks of home-based training, without supervision, to perform 3 time per week composed by ten total body exercise.
- interventionNames
- Behavioral: Home-based Exercise
Primary outcomes (3)
- measure
- Lean body mass
- timeFrame
Eligibility
Eligibility (as posted)
- Sex
- Female
- Minimum age
- 45 Years
- Maximum age
- 70 Years
Show eligibility criteria text
Inclusion Criteria: * age 45-70 years * Body mass index: \<18 and \<30 kg / m2 * Diagnosis and treatment for breast cancer Exclusion Criteria: * Other corneal diseases (cardiovascular, hepatic, respiratory) * Participation in other structured exercise programs
References
Publications (1)
- DERIVEDMoro T, Casolo A, Bordignon V, Sampieri A, Schiavinotto G, Vigo L, Ghisi M, Paoli A, Cerea S. Keep calm and keep rowing: the psychophysical effects of dragon boat program in breast cancer survivors. Support Care Cancer. 2024 Mar 8;32(4):218. doi: 10.1007/s00520-024-08420-7. PMID 38456933