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Get Real and Heel for patients with metastatic breast cancer

We want to see if people with breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body can join and benefit from a 16-week exercise program at Get Real and Heel.

Age & Gender

18 years ~ 99 years
Male, Female, Gender Inclusive

Location

North Carolina (Statewide)

What will be asked of you

If you join the study, you will participate in Get REAL & HEEL, a free 16-week exercise program. You'll attend up to two sessions each week. We want to see how these sessions affect your life, like your physical fitness, how you feel, your social life, and overall happiness. You'll fill out simple online surveys at the start and end of the 16 weeks to share your experience.

In-person visits:
34

Total length of participation:
16 weeks

Looking for Specific Volunteers

Able to participate:

Diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer in past 2 years
Medical clearance from clinical team for moderate intensity exercise
Intends to receive ongoing cancer care at UNC
Informed consent, HIPAA authorization, willing to comply with study procedures
Age >= 18 years

Not eligible if:

Currently on hospice
Bed-bound status or other contraindication to exercise
Participation in Get Real and Heel program since their diagnosis with metastatic breast cancer

Contact the Team

Visit Location

Contact & Visit Location

Primary Contact

Visit Study Website

Primary Visit Location

Get REAL & HEEL
Outdoor Education Center
410a Country Club Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, USA

Additional Study Information

Principal Investigator

Sasha Knowlton
Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center

Study Type

Clinical or Medical
Interventional

Study Topics

Cancer (Breast)
Movement

IRB Number

25-1814

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