Maximizing Energy and Reducing Fatigue in Breast Cancer Survivors

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH · Mar 10, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial, called "Maximizing Energy and Reducing Fatigue in Breast Cancer Survivors," is looking at a program designed to help women who have finished their breast cancer treatment manage their fatigue. The researchers want to find out if women will join and stick with the program, and if it really helps them feel less tired compared to a general health education program.

To participate, women need to be 18 years or older, have been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer, and have completed their main treatment at least six months ago. They should also be experiencing moderate to severe fatigue. Participants will take part in six online sessions over the internet, where they will learn techniques to boost their energy. Before and after these sessions, they will complete some tests to see if their fatigue improves. If you're interested and meet the criteria, this study could be a valuable opportunity to address fatigue after breast cancer treatment.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • adult (18 years and older) pre and post-menopausal female at birth diagnosed with Stages I-IIIa breast cancer,
• • completed primary treatment for breast cancer (surgery, chemotherapy, radiation) at least 6 months prior to ensure that fatigue is stable and chronic, - moderate to severe fatigue based on score ≥ 4 on the 7-point Fatigue Severity Scale,
• • able to speak and understand English
• • has a mobile device that runs on the Apple or Android platform
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • major depressive disorder, mania, hypomania, psychosis, or substance abuse in the past 3 months and
• • disability due to diagnoses other than breast cancer.