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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
400 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2010-03-31
2014-06-30
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Rationale and Significance Inadequate physical activity, high total caloric intake, and obesity, central adiposity and weight gain throughout lifetime are all clearly associated with increased postmenopausal breast cancer risk and are some of the few risk factors amenable to intervention. Over one third of breast cancer can be attributed to these three risk factors. The exact dose and type of physical activity required for breast cancer risk reduction, however, are unknown. No trials have been conducted that have systematically examined how different volumes of activity influence mechanisms in breast cancer etiology.
Study Aims The primary aim is to compare the effects of a high versus moderate volume exercise intervention on specific hormonal and biological intermediate endpoints for breast cancer in a group of previously sedentary postmenopausal women. The primary objectives will examine the effects of the interventions on measures of adiposity, insulin resistance, sex hormone levels, markers of obesity and inflammation and serum vitamin D. The secondary aim is to evaluate the impact of the high versus moderate exercise interventions among postmenopausal, sedentary women on psychosocial factors. The secondary objectives will compare the effects of the exercise interventions on quality of life and perceived stress among the participants. Adherence to the exercise intervention at 12 and maintenance of exercise at 24 months will also be assessed.
Research Plan A two-centered, two-armed randomized controlled trial is proposed. In total, 330 postmenopausal, sedentary women aged 50-74 years will be recruited from the screening programs and through media campaigns. Strict eligibility criteria will be applied to ensure that women enrolled in the study can be expected to have a change in breast cancer risk over the one-year long intervention. Randomization will be stratified on centre (Calgary or Edmonton) and on body mass index (\< or ≥27.5). The intervention arm will undertake aerobic exercise sessions of 300 mins/week for 12 months. The control arm will be asked to undertake 150 mins/week for 12 months. Baseline and 12-month measurements of adiposity (done by computerized tomography and dual energy X-ray absorbitometry scans), fitness, diet, physical activity, quality of life and stress, determinants of exercise adherence and medical, health and demographic characteristics will be made. Bloods, drawn at baseline, six and 12 months, will be assayed to measure estrone, estradiol, testosterone, androstenedione, insulin, glucose, adiponectin, leptin, interleukin-6, tumour necrosing factor-alpha, C-reactive protein and serum hydroxyvitamin D. One year after completion of the study, maintenance of physical and dietary habits will be measured. Intent-to-treat analysis will be used with a Laird-Ware mixed effects model to compare the changes from the baseline to 12-month follow-up. These data will be of direct relevance for effectiveness trials of exercise and diet for breast cancer prevention and for refinement of physical activity guidelines.
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
PREVENTION
NONE
Study Groups
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High Volume
Participate in one year of high volume (300 minutes per week) aerobic exercise with free provision of a personal trainer, membership to an exercise facility, body composition assessment.
High Volume
Participate in one-year high volume (300 minutes per week)aerobic exercise.
Moderate Volume
Participate in one year of moderate volume (150 minutes per week) aerobic exercise with free provision of a personal trainer, membership to an exercise facility, body composition assessment.
Moderate Volume
Moderate volume (150 minutes per week) aerobic exercise
Interventions
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Moderate Volume
Moderate volume (150 minutes per week) aerobic exercise
High Volume
Participate in one-year high volume (300 minutes per week)aerobic exercise.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* No previous cancer diagnosis
* Physically fit to undertake exercise program
* Pass the Physical Activity Readiness
* Medical Exam,acceptable heart and lung function during a sub-maximal treadmill test
* Body mass index : 22 - 40
* Non-users of exogenous hormones or drugs related to estrogen metabolism, breast tissue growth
* Non-Smoker and non-excessive alcohol drinkers
* Residents of Calgary and Edmonton able to attend fitness facility regularly.
Exclusion Criteria
* Diabetes
* Deemed too fit or too unfit on sub-maximal treadmill test
* Non English Speaking
* \> 4 consecutive weeks absence during the intervention period
50 Years
74 Years
FEMALE
Yes
Sponsors
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AHS Cancer Control Alberta
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Christine Friedenreich
Dr. Christine Friedenreich - Study Principal Investigator
Principal Investigators
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Christine Friedenreich, PhD
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Tom Baker Cancer Centre
Locations
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Tom Baker Cancer Centre
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Cross Cancer Centre
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Countries
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References
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Gonzalo-Encabo P, McNeil J, Perez-Lopez A, Valades D, Courneya KS, Friedenreich CM. Weight Regain and Breast Cancer-Related Biomarkers Following an Exercise Intervention in Postmenopausal Women. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev. 2021 Jun;30(6):1260-1269. doi: 10.1158/1055-9965.EPI-20-1652. Epub 2021 Mar 18.
Brenner DR, Ruan Y, Adams SC, Courneya KS, Friedenreich CM. The impact of exercise on growth factors (VEGF and FGF2): results from a 12-month randomized intervention trial. Eur Rev Aging Phys Act. 2019 Jun 24;16:8. doi: 10.1186/s11556-019-0215-4. eCollection 2019.
Friedenreich CM, Ruan Y, Duha A, Courneya KS. Exercise Dose Effects on Body Fat 12 Months after an Exercise Intervention: Follow-up from a Randomized Controlled Trial. J Obes. 2019 Jan 20;2019:3916416. doi: 10.1155/2019/3916416. eCollection 2019.
Stone CR, Friedenreich CM, O'Reilly R, Farris MS, Vallerand JR, Kang DW, Courneya KS. Predictors of Adherence to Different Volumes of Exercise in the Breast Cancer and Exercise Trial in Alberta. Ann Behav Med. 2019 Mar 28;53(5):453-465. doi: 10.1093/abm/kay057.
McNeil J, Farris MS, Ruan Y, Merry H, Lynch BM, Matthews CE, Courneya KS, Friedenreich CM. Effects of prescribed aerobic exercise volume on physical activity and sedentary time in postmenopausal women: a randomized controlled trial. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2018 Mar 21;15(1):27. doi: 10.1186/s12966-018-0659-3.
Brenner DR, Ruan Y, Morielli AR, Courneya KS, Friedenreich CM. Physical activity does not alter prolactin levels in post-menopausal women: results from a dose-response randomized controlled trial. Eur Rev Aging Phys Act. 2017 Jul 13;14:10. doi: 10.1186/s11556-017-0179-1. eCollection 2017.
McNeil J, Brenner DR, Courneya KS, Friedenreich CM. Dose-response effects of aerobic exercise on energy compensation in postmenopausal women: combined results from two randomized controlled trials. Int J Obes (Lond). 2017 Aug;41(8):1196-1202. doi: 10.1038/ijo.2017.87. Epub 2017 Mar 31.
Courneya KS, McNeil J, O'Reilly R, Morielli AR, Friedenreich CM. Dose-Response Effects of Aerobic Exercise on Quality of Life in Postmenopausal Women: Results from the Breast Cancer and Exercise Trial in Alberta (BETA). Ann Behav Med. 2017 Jun;51(3):356-364. doi: 10.1007/s12160-016-9859-8.
Friedenreich CM, Neilson HK, Wang Q, Stanczyk FZ, Yasui Y, Duha A, MacLaughlin S, Kallal C, Forbes CC, Courneya KS. Effects of exercise dose on endogenous estrogens in postmenopausal women: a randomized trial. Endocr Relat Cancer. 2015 Oct;22(5):863-76. doi: 10.1530/ERC-15-0243.
Friedenreich CM, Neilson HK, O'Reilly R, Duha A, Yasui Y, Morielli AR, Adams SC, Courneya KS. Effects of a High vs Moderate Volume of Aerobic Exercise on Adiposity Outcomes in Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Oncol. 2015 Sep;1(6):766-76. doi: 10.1001/jamaoncol.2015.2239.
Friedenreich CM, MacLaughlin S, Neilson HK, Stanczyk FZ, Yasui Y, Duha A, Lynch BM, Kallal C, Courneya KS. Study design and methods for the Breast Cancer and Exercise Trial in Alberta (BETA). BMC Cancer. 2014 Dec 6;14:919. doi: 10.1186/1471-2407-14-919.
Other Identifiers
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ACF:24404
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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