Clinical trial · Interventional
Feasibility of Symptom Management for Patients With Metastatic Breast Cancer to Increase Exercise
- 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)
This study will examine unmet exercise needs among patients with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) at UNC and assess whether participation in Get Real and Heel (GRH) can increase physical activity. The proposed research aims to improve multiple domains of well-being, quality of life, physical function, social support and reduce social isolation through a community based exercise intervention. By leveraging underutilized University of North Carolina Chapel Hill (UNC) resources, this work seeks to reduce barriers to accessibility, awareness, and appropriateness of exercise programming for this underserved population. Findings will help close the gap between patients' exercise needs, interest, and participation, with potential benefits for symptoms, functioning, and quality of life.
Conditions
Conditions (2)
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 |
| Metastatic Breast Cancer | Malignant Breast Neoplasm | CURATED_BROADER | 0.78 |
Interventions
Interventions (1)
| Intervention | Type | Mapped drug | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Real and Heel (GRH) | Behavioral | — | UNRESOLVED |
Design
Arms and outcomes
Arms (1)
- type
- EXPERIMENTAL
- label
- Metastatic breast cancer (MBC) receive Get Real and Heel (GRH)
- description
- Participants will receive Get Real and Heel (GRH) exercise program.
- interventionNames
- Behavioral: The Real and Heel (GRH)
Primary outcomes (1)
- measure
- Feasibility of referral to Get Real and Heel
- timeFrame
- Up to 16 weeks
- description
- The proportion of consented patients who are successfully referred to the Get Real and Heel program and complete at least 24 sessions (32 total available; 2 sessions per week) in person.
Secondary outcomes (4)
- measure
- Differences in quality of life - Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy- Breast (The FACT-B)
- timeFrame
Eligibility
Eligibility (as posted)
- Sex
- All
- Minimum age
- 18 Years
Show eligibility criteria text
In order to participate in this study a subject must meet all of the eligibility criteria outlined below. Inclusion Criteria: * Written informed consent obtained to participate in the study and HIPAA authorization for release of personal health information. * Subjects are willing and able to comply with study procedures based on the judgement of the investigator or protocol designee. * Age \> 18 years at the time of consent. * Diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer within two years of consent date * Receives medical clearance from clinical team for moderate intensity exercise programming * Indicates intent to receive ongoing cancer care at the enrolling institution * English Speaking - program and measures are in English and not practicably translatable for a study this size. Exclusion Criteria: * Currently on hospice. * Bed-bound status or other contraindication to exercise * Participation in GRH since their diagnosis with MBC
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