Inspiratory Muscle Training for Breast Cancer Patients on Chemotherapy

Summary

This clinical trial studies whether breathing exercises for the muscles that help with breathing air in, inspiratory muscle training (IMT), works to improve breathing muscle strength, shortness of breath, and physical activity levels in women who are receiving chemotherapy for early-stage breast cancer (BC). Cancer and/or treatments for BC can directly result in muscle wasting that involves breathing muscles, skeletal muscles or heart muscles. Pain, weakness, shortness of breath, and side effects of cancer treatment may lead to lower physical activity levels. IMT involves breathing exercises using a small hand-held device. The device makes it a little harder to breathe in, which may help strengthen breathing muscles. IMT may be an effective way to improve breathing muscle strength, shortness of breath, and physical activity levels in women who are receiving chemotherapy for early-stage BC.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age ≥ 18 years
* Within 3 weeks of starting chemotherapy for an early-stage breast cancer diagnosis
* Able to exercise independently without needing support
* Ability to read, speak, understand English

Exclusion Criteria:

* Metastatic breast cancer
* Unwilling or unable to follow protocol requirements
* Any significant health condition which in the investigator's opinion increases the risks of participation or makes the participant unsuitable for the study

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