Southern Illinois University School of Medicine

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	SIU Physicians & Surgeons

Changes in cancer-related cytokines after a physical activity intervention

Purpose of trial:	To determine if a physical activity intervention affects inflammatory markers in the blood called "cytokines"
Possible benefit:	No medical benefits. This knowledge may help future cancer patients.
Sponsoring Department:	SIU Department of Internal Medicine
SIU Faculty Physician:	Laura Q. Rogers, MD, MPH
Sponsoring Company:	N/A
Number of other sites in trial:	None
Type of patients needed:	Patients who have had one diagnosis of Stage I, II or III A breast cancer
Age:	18 to 70 years of age
Health status:	Previous cancer diagnosis
Number of visits required:	2 visits for intervention participants, 3 visits for control participants
Length of study involvement:	5 to 8 months
Ending date of study:
Tests to be performed:	Body composition, muscle strength, physical fitness assessment, sub-maximal treadmill test, blood draw, survey, record of diet for 3-day period, wearing a motion sensor
SCRIHS Protocol Number:	07-134
Contact Person:	Cathy Naritoku or Amanda Fogleman
Contact Phone:	217-545-7750 or 217-545-0592
Contact E-mail:	CICK@siumed.edu