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Exercise may shield hearts of older breast cancer survivors

NCT ID NCT06595147

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Alberta Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether a 12-week structured exercise program can improve heart and muscle health in breast cancer survivors aged 60 and older who had chemotherapy. Sixty participants will be randomly assigned to either supervised exercise training or a yoga and stretching program. The goal is to see if exercise can help prevent the decline in physical function and heart health that often follows cancer treatment.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Structured exercise training (aerobic and resistance) and group-based yoga and stretching
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that structured exercise helps older breast cancer survivors maintain heart and muscle function after chemotherapy.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 60 participants. The results may not apply to all survivors, and the exercise program may not be more effective than yoga and stretching.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast neoplasm Cardiotoxicity heart failure neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

BREAST CANCER CARDIOTOXICITY DISABILITY PHYSICAL HEART FAILURE

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Alberta

    RECRUITING

    Edmonton, Alberta, T6G1C9, Canada

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