Which specific modes of exercise training are most effective for breast related cancer fatigue? Network meta-analysis

ObjectiveThe objective of this study was to examine the impact of various exercise modalities on Cancer-Related Fatigue (CRF) among breast cancer patients.MethodsA computerized search was conducted on databases including PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, CNKI, VIP, and Wanfang Databa...

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Main Authors: Ying Li, Jianhua Zhang, Di Hu, Lei Gao, Ting Huang
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Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-02-01
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fonc.2025.1491634/full
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author Ying Li
Jianhua Zhang
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Ting Huang
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description ObjectiveThe objective of this study was to examine the impact of various exercise modalities on Cancer-Related Fatigue (CRF) among breast cancer patients.MethodsA computerized search was conducted on databases including PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, CNKI, VIP, and Wanfang Database up to October 2023. Selection criteria were applied to include or exclude studies, resulting in the inclusion of 65 articles for comparison of the effects of 12 distinct exercise interventions on individuals with breast cancer.ResultsThe 65 studies used 12 different measures of exercise. Network meta results show that Compared with Other exercise (OE), Baduanjin exercise (BE), Qigong (QG), Control group (CG), Tai Chi (TC) improved significantly in CFR. The effect of Yoga (YG) on improving sleep quality is better than Control group (CG) and Baduanjin exercise (BE). Compared with Control group (CG), Tai Chi (TC) and Yoga (YG) are more beneficial to improve the quality of life of breast cancer patients. Tai Chi (TC) is better than Multimodal exercise (ME), Other exercise (OE), Baduanjin exercise (BE), Pilates exercise (PE), Yoga (YG), Qigong (QG), Dance exercise (DE), Qigong (QG) in improving depression in breast cancer patients.ConclusionThe study revealed that Tai Chi demonstrates positive effects in ameliorating CRF, enhancing quality of life, and alleviating depressive symptoms among breast cancer patients. Moreover, yoga exhibits favorable effects in improving sleep quality in this patient group. Nevertheless, additional randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are warranted in the future to delve deeper into the effectiveness and underlying mechanisms of these exercise interventions.
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spelling doaj-art-15a232413f7048c8b9f18f2f282e4e9f2025-08-20T03:11:14ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Oncology2234-943X2025-02-011510.3389/fonc.2025.14916341491634Which specific modes of exercise training are most effective for breast related cancer fatigue? Network meta-analysisYing Li0Jianhua Zhang1Jianhua Zhang2Di Hu3Lei Gao4Ting Huang5College of Sports Science, Jishou University, Jishou, Hunan, ChinaCollege of Sports Science, Jishou University, Jishou, Hunan, ChinaSchool of Physical Education and Arts, Hunan University of Medicine, Huaihua, Hunan, ChinaDepartment of Neurology, Zhongshan Hospital Affiliated to Dalian University, Dalian, Liaoning, ChinaSchool of Nursing, Dalian University, Dalian, Liaoning, ChinaEarly Intervention Ward, The Third People’s Hospital of Ganzhou, Ganzhou, Jiangxi, ChinaObjectiveThe objective of this study was to examine the impact of various exercise modalities on Cancer-Related Fatigue (CRF) among breast cancer patients.MethodsA computerized search was conducted on databases including PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, CNKI, VIP, and Wanfang Database up to October 2023. Selection criteria were applied to include or exclude studies, resulting in the inclusion of 65 articles for comparison of the effects of 12 distinct exercise interventions on individuals with breast cancer.ResultsThe 65 studies used 12 different measures of exercise. Network meta results show that Compared with Other exercise (OE), Baduanjin exercise (BE), Qigong (QG), Control group (CG), Tai Chi (TC) improved significantly in CFR. The effect of Yoga (YG) on improving sleep quality is better than Control group (CG) and Baduanjin exercise (BE). Compared with Control group (CG), Tai Chi (TC) and Yoga (YG) are more beneficial to improve the quality of life of breast cancer patients. Tai Chi (TC) is better than Multimodal exercise (ME), Other exercise (OE), Baduanjin exercise (BE), Pilates exercise (PE), Yoga (YG), Qigong (QG), Dance exercise (DE), Qigong (QG) in improving depression in breast cancer patients.ConclusionThe study revealed that Tai Chi demonstrates positive effects in ameliorating CRF, enhancing quality of life, and alleviating depressive symptoms among breast cancer patients. Moreover, yoga exhibits favorable effects in improving sleep quality in this patient group. Nevertheless, additional randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are warranted in the future to delve deeper into the effectiveness and underlying mechanisms of these exercise interventions.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fonc.2025.1491634/fullbreast cancerCFRnetwork meta-analysismeta - analysiscancer
spellingShingle Ying Li
Jianhua Zhang
Jianhua Zhang
Di Hu
Lei Gao
Ting Huang
Which specific modes of exercise training are most effective for breast related cancer fatigue? Network meta-analysis
Frontiers in Oncology
breast cancer
CFR
network meta-analysis
meta - analysis
cancer
title Which specific modes of exercise training are most effective for breast related cancer fatigue? Network meta-analysis
title_full Which specific modes of exercise training are most effective for breast related cancer fatigue? Network meta-analysis
title_fullStr Which specific modes of exercise training are most effective for breast related cancer fatigue? Network meta-analysis
title_full_unstemmed Which specific modes of exercise training are most effective for breast related cancer fatigue? Network meta-analysis
title_short Which specific modes of exercise training are most effective for breast related cancer fatigue? Network meta-analysis
title_sort which specific modes of exercise training are most effective for breast related cancer fatigue network meta analysis
topic breast cancer
CFR
network meta-analysis
meta - analysis
cancer
url https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fonc.2025.1491634/full
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