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Walking away from cancer fog: exercise boosts quality of life in survivors

NCT ID NCT06540612

Symptom relief Sponsor: Hasan Kalyoncu University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether a 12-week aerobic exercise program can improve quality of life, thinking skills, and physical function in women who have finished breast cancer treatment. 69 survivors were split into three groups: one did moderate aerobic exercise three times a week, one got physical activity counseling, and one continued their normal routine. Researchers measured changes in blood markers, fitness, and well-being over 12 weeks.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Aerobic exercise
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that a simple exercise program helps breast cancer survivors feel better, think clearer, and have improved physical function.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with no blinding or long-term follow-up. Results may not apply to all survivors, and exercise benefits can vary widely.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

69 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2024

Finished

Apr 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged between 18 and 65 * Literate * Diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer * Completed primary breast cancer treatment at least 6 months ago (excluding hormone therapy/aromatase inhibitors) * Provided cooperation * Female * Patients who are willing and willing to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Those who are using psychotic, anxiolytic, antidepressant, analgesic and sleeping pills * Those with metastasis * Those with a history of lymphedema * Those with neurological disease * Those who are pregnant or breastfeeding * Uncontrolled hypertensive patients * Those who are incapable of verbal communication or physical movement

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast neoplasm female breast carcinoma Motor Activity

As listed by the trial registrant

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Breast cancer female Quality of life Survivorship

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Nahide FIDANCIOGLU

    Yenimahalle, Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

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