Exercise after chemo: could a simple walking program protect your heart?

NCT ID NCT07517224

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Loyola University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study looks at whether an 8-week aerobic exercise program can improve blood vessel function in women who have finished chemotherapy for non-metastatic breast cancer. Forty women will exercise three times a week for 30 minutes at a moderate pace. Researchers will measure artery stiffness and blood pressure to see if the program helps heart health.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Aerobic exercise program
What this could lead to: If it works, this could show that a simple exercise program helps improve heart and blood vessel health in breast cancer survivors after chemotherapy.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early feasibility study with only 40 participants. It may not prove that exercise directly improves vascular function, and results may not apply to all survivors.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer

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BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS

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