Increasing Physical Activity Among Breast Cancer Survivors With Depression

Increasing Physical Activity Among Breast Cancer Survivors With Depression

Pilot study to assess a multi-component intervention to increase physical activity among breast cancer survivors with depression.

The research project is a pilot study to assess the effects of a multi-component intervention in increasing physical activity among breast cancer survivors with depression. Individuals meeting inclusion/exclusion criteria will be enrolled in the 12-week intervention with a 6 month follow up. Intervention components will include print-based education, self-monitoring, Active Living counseling, and facility access. Blood samples will be collected at baseline. Assessments (anxiety, stress, sleep) and sample collection will also occur at 3 time points during the intervention (Weeks 7, 13, and 25). Changes in physical activity will be assessed using Fitbits to measure weekly minutes of moderate/vigorous activity.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Positive depression screen (PHQ-9) or current antidepressant treatment
• Report <150 minutes of weekly moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) on the GPAQ
• Physically able to engage in physical activity
• Written and verbal fluency in English

Exclusion Criteria:

• Medical condition contraindicating physical activity participation
• Recurrence of breast cancer
• Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) diagnosis
• Cognitively unable to give informed consent
• Non-English speaking