Step Count and Treatment Response in Neoadjuvant Breast Cancer

NCT ID: NCT07162675

Last Updated: 2025-09-12

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Total Enrollment

82 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-09-08

Study Completion Date

2026-03-29

Brief Summary

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This prospective multicenter observational study (NEOBRE-STEP) investigates the impact of daily step counts, measured by Huawei Fit 2 smartwatches, on treatment response in patients with non-metastatic Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2 (HER2)-negative breast cancer undergoing neoadjuvant systemic therapy. Patients will wear smartwatches to continuously record step counts, activity intensity, sleep, and heart rate. Patient-reported outcomes, including sleep quality (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, PSQI) and quality of life (European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire - Core 30, EORTC QLQ-C30), will be assessed at baseline and after treatment. The primary outcomes are pathological complete response (pCR) and Miller-Payne score. Secondary outcomes include sleep quality, quality of life, perioperative outcomes, and feasibility of smartwatch monitoring.

Detailed Description

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Physical activity and sleep quality are important prognostic factors in oncology, but objective and continuous monitoring during neoadjuvant systemic therapy is limited. Wearable devices provide non-invasive, real-time data on step counts, heart rate, and sleep. This study will evaluate whether daily step counts and digital health metrics predict pathological response in non-metastatic Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2 (HER2)-negative breast cancer.

Primary Objective: To assess the association between daily step counts and pathological response, including pathological complete response (pCR, defined as no residual invasive carcinoma in the breast and axillary nodes) and Miller-Payne score (range 1-5; higher scores indicate greater regression).

Secondary Objectives: To explore associations between physical activity and sleep quality (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, PSQI), quality of life (European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire - Core 30, EORTC QLQ-C30), and perioperative outcomes; and to evaluate feasibility and adherence to smartwatch monitoring.

Methods: This is a multicenter prospective observational cohort study enrolling 82 female patients aged ≥18 years with non-metastatic HER2-negative breast cancer scheduled to receive neoadjuvant systemic therapy followed by surgery. Smartwatches (Huawei Fit 2) will continuously monitor activity, sleep, and heart rate. Questionnaires will be administered at baseline and at the end of treatment.

PSQI: Global score 0-21; higher scores indicate worse sleep quality; a cut-off \>5 defines poor sleep. A validated Turkish version is available.

EORTC QLQ-C30: Standardized 0-100 scoring system; higher scores on functional scales indicate better functioning, while higher scores on symptom scales indicate greater symptom burden. A validated Turkish version is available.

Pathological response will be determined at surgery using pCR and Miller-Payne criteria.

Sample Size and Statistics: A priori power analysis (effect size d = 0.5, α = 0.05, power = 0.80) indicates a minimum of 82 patients. Regression analyses and subgroup evaluations will test associations with step counts, questionnaire scores, and perioperative outcomes.

Significance: This study (NEOBRE-STEP) is among the first multicenter efforts to integrate wearable health monitoring into breast cancer supportive care. By combining objective activity and sleep data with validated patient-reported outcomes, the study may provide new prognostic insights and support the integration of digital health tools into oncology practice.

Conditions

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Breast Neoplasm Malignant Female Exercise Breast Cancer Females Wearable Technology Sleep Quality Smartwatches

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

COHORT

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

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Neoadjuvant HER2-Negative Breast Cancer Patients

This cohort includes female patients aged ≥18 years with non-metastatic, HER2-negative breast cancer who are scheduled to receive neoadjuvant systemic therapy followed by surgery.

Huawei Fit 2 Smartwatch

Intervention Type DEVICE

Participants will receive a Huawei Fit 2 smartwatch within the first week of initiating neoadjuvant systemic therapy. The device will be worn throughout the treatment period to continuously monitor step counts, physical activity intensity, sleep duration, and heart rate. It is used solely for non-invasive monitoring and does not alter the standard oncological treatment.

Interventions

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Huawei Fit 2 Smartwatch

Participants will receive a Huawei Fit 2 smartwatch within the first week of initiating neoadjuvant systemic therapy. The device will be worn throughout the treatment period to continuously monitor step counts, physical activity intensity, sleep duration, and heart rate. It is used solely for non-invasive monitoring and does not alter the standard oncological treatment.

Intervention Type DEVICE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Female patients aged ≥18 years.
* Pathologically confirmed non-metastatic HER2-negative breast cancer.
* Candidates scheduled to receive neoadjuvant systemic therapy followed by surgery.
* ECOG performance status 0-2.
* Ability to provide informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria

* Metastatic breast cancer at diagnosis.
* HER2-positive breast cancer.
* Previous systemic therapy for current breast cancer.
* Severe comorbidities limiting mobility or physical activity (e.g., advanced neurologic or musculoskeletal disorders).
* ECOG performance status ≥3.
* Pregnancy or breastfeeding.
* Refusal or inability to use a smartwatch device.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Ankara Etlik City Hospital

OTHER_GOV

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Galip Can Uyar

Medical Oncologist

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Galip Can Uyar, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Ankara Etlik City Hospital

Orhun Akdoğan, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Gazi University Medical Oncology Departmant, Ankara

Locations

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Etlik City Hospital, Medical Oncology Department

Ankara, Yenimahalle, Turkey (Türkiye)

Site Status RECRUITING

Gazi University Medical Oncology Department

Ankara, Çankaya, Turkey (Türkiye)

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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Turkey (Türkiye)

Central Contacts

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Galip Can Uyar, MD

Role: CONTACT

+905065963812

Ömür Berna Öksüzoğlu, MD

Role: CONTACT

+905055718475

Facility Contacts

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Galip Can Uyar, MD

Role: primary

+905065963812

Ömür Berna Öksüzoğlu, MD

Role: backup

Orhun Akdoğan, MD

Role: primary

+905375831594

Osman Sütcüoğlu, MD

Role: backup

+905376679724

Other Identifiers

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AEŞH-BADEK2-2025-454

Identifier Type: OTHER

Identifier Source: secondary_id

AEŞH-BADEK2-2025-454

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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