This study is in progress, not accepting new patients

Heart Health After Cancer Treatment (HEART-ACT)

a study on Breast Cancer

Summary

Eligibility
for people ages 18 years and up (full criteria)
Location
at San Francisco, California
Dates
study started
study ends around
Principal Investigator
by Alexis Beatty, MD, MAS
Headshot of Alexis Beatty
Alexis Beatty

Description

Summary

This is a pilot study testing multi-disciplinary health behavior intervention in breast cancer survivors who have been treated at Zuckerberg San Francisco General (ZSFG).

Official Title

The Heart Health After Cancer Treatment (HEART-ACT): A Pilot Study of a Multi-disciplinary Health Behavior Intervention in People With a History of Breast Cancer to Reduce Heart Disease Risk After Cancer Treatment.

Details

OBJECTIVES:

  1. Evaluating feasibility and acceptability of the program.
  2. Evaluating the effects of the program on health outcomes including change in exercise capacity, change in quality of life, change in risk factors, and adverse events.
  3. Evaluating changes in patient-reported measures.

OUTLINE:

Participants with a history of breast cancer who receive care at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital (ZSFG) will receive the intervention which is comprised of a 12-week multi-disciplinary health behavior program. Each participant will have an individualized assessment, goal and plan for each component of the program. Follow-up for outcomes will occur at 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months.

Keywords

Breast Cancer, Health Behavioral Program, Cardiac Health, Breast Neoplasms, Intake Session, Individual Sessions, Group Sessions, Graduation, Exercise, Health Behavior Program

Eligibility

You can join if…

Open to people ages 18 years and up

  • Age 18+
  • Diagnosis of breast cancer
  • Treated with curative intent
  • Able to communicate in English, Spanish, or Cantonese
  • Able to consent for self
  • Receive care at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital

You CAN'T join if...

  • Chemotherapy, radiation, or surgery planned in next 3 months
  • Life expectancy < 1 year

Location

  • Zuckerberg San Francisco General
    San Francisco California 94115 United States

Lead Scientist at UCSF

  • Alexis Beatty, MD, MAS
    Alexis Beatty, MD, MAS is a cardiologist and health services researcher who studies innovative delivery models for cardiovascular disease care to improve outcomes and reduce disparities. She received a career development award from the Department of Veterans Affairs to develop and test a mobile application to improve participation in cardiac rehabilitation, called VA FitHeart.

Details

Status
in progress, not accepting new patients
Start Date
Completion Date
(estimated)
Sponsor
University of California, San Francisco
ID
NCT06055803
Study Type
Interventional
Participants
Expecting 50 study participants
Last Updated