Ease Aromatase Inhibitor-induced Musculoskeletal Symptoms

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to analyze the impact of active participation of patients in producing tones in combination with breathing technique; i.e., TBT to reduce aromatase inhibitor induced musculoskeletal symptoms.

Tonation Breathing Techniques (TBT) is a set of diverse, mostly non-strenuous, specialized breathing techniques with the addition of Tonation; i.e., controlled exhalation through nostrils or lips while producing and sustaining a constant sound frequency as is comfortable to the participant as instructed in Musopathy sessions and/or videos.

 

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Eligible patients are females with stage I-III breast cancer taking adjuvant AI (either standard dose of anastrozole 1 mg daily or letrozole 2.5 mg daily or exemestane 25 mg daily) for greater than 30 days experiencing AI induced musculoskeletal pain scores of 5 or higher on a Likert scale will be enrolled. Treating physicians determine if pain is secondary to an AI.  
  • ≥ 18 years old.
  • Subjects should have completed any planned surgery for breast cancer, chemotherapy and radiation therapy at least 30 days prior to enrollment.
  • Patients should have an ECOG performance score of 0-2. 

Exclusion Criteria:

  •  Age less than 18 years.
  • Significant underlying pulmonary disease.

Eligibility last updated 1/14/22.  Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

 

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Prema Peethambaram, M.D.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

Prema Peethambaram M.D.

(507) 293-0526

peethambaram.prema@mayo.edu

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