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. 2014 Apr 3;14:238. doi: 10.1186/1471-2407-14-238

Table 3.

Assessments and instruments used

Outcomes
Instrument
T1
T2
T3
Primary endpoint        
Components of MetS (5):
 
X
X
X
Biomarkers- Glucose, HDL, triglycerides
Analyzed in peripheral blood
X
X
X
Blood pressure
Pressure cuff under resting conditions
X
X
X
Waist circumference
Measuring tape
X
X
X
Secondary endpoints
 
 
 
 
Cardiorespiratory fitness
4-minute walk test
X
X
X
Muscle strength
10-RM- leg extension, leg flexion, chest press, seated row
X
X
X
Body composition
DEXA, weight, height, lean mass, % body fat, hip circumference
X
X
X
Quality of life
SF-36, FACT-B, CES-D
X
X
X
Shoulder strength
Muscle force for SE and ER
X
X
X
Shoulder ROM
Measured with goniometer at 90° ER, forward flexion,
X
X
X
Upper limb musculoskeletal disorder assessment
DASH, PSS
X
X
X
Biomarkers- inflammation & endocrine function
Analyzed in peripheral blood
X
X
X
Others
 
 
 
 
Breast cancer characteristics
Family history, TNM status, ER/PR status, HER-2 score
X
 
 
Medical history
Recording of any pre-existing disease and allergies
X
 
 
Treatment data Pre-treatment: date and type of breast cancer, affected lymph nodes, chemotherapy type and dose, radiation- technique, type, dose, start/stop date, hormone therapy X