Increasing 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